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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,832.40, 5,285.40 and 2,991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,832.40, 5,285.40 and 2,991.80 is: 4,126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,832.40 : 5,285.40 = 2,991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,832.40/5,285.40 = 2,991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,832.40x = 5,285.40 × 2,991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,832.40x = 15,812,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,812,859.72/3,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.10

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