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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,835.06, 5,292.48 and 2,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,835.06, 5,292.48 and 2,437 is: 3,363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,835.06 : 5,292.48 = 2,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,835.06/5,292.48 = 2,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,835.06x = 5,292.48 × 2,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,835.06x = 12,897,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897,773.76/3,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.12

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