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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,830.64, 5,284.68 and 2,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,830.64, 5,284.68 and 2,338.28 is: 3,225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,830.64 : 5,284.68 = 2,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,830.64/5,284.68 = 2,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,830.64x = 5,284.68 × 2,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,830.64x = 12,357,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,357,061.55/3,830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.85

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