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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,838, 5,761.84 and 3,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,838, 5,761.84 and 3,264.52 is: 4,900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,838 : 5,761.84 = 3,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,838/5,761.84 = 3,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,838x = 5,761.84 × 3,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,838x = 18,809,641.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,809,641.92/3,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.90

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