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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,830.81, 5,284.98 and 2,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,830.81, 5,284.98 and 2,414.12 is: 3,330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,830.81 : 5,284.98 = 2,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,830.81/5,284.98 = 2,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,830.81x = 5,284.98 × 2,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,830.81x = 12,758,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,758,549.49/3,830.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.51

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