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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,830.49, 5,284.85 and 2,413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,830.49, 5,284.85 and 2,413.80 is: 3,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,830.49 : 5,284.85 = 2,413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,830.49/5,284.85 = 2,413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,830.49x = 5,284.85 × 2,413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,830.49x = 12,756,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,756,558.86/3,830.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.27

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