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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,826.84, 5,283.78 and 2,941.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,826.84, 5,283.78 and 2,941.24 is: 4,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,826.84 : 5,283.78 = 2,941.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,826.84/5,283.78 = 2,941.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,826.84x = 5,283.78 × 2,941.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,826.84x = 15,540,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540,865.09/3,826.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.02

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