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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,832.93, 5,291.36 and 2,508.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,832.93, 5,291.36 and 2,508.66 is: 3,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,832.93 : 5,291.36 = 2,508.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,832.93/5,291.36 = 2,508.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,832.93x = 5,291.36 × 2,508.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,832.93x = 13,274,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,274,220.04/3,832.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.20

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