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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,838.61, 5,747.67 and 2,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,838.61, 5,747.67 and 2,444.40 is: 3,660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,838.61 : 5,747.67 = 2,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,838.61/5,747.67 = 2,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,838.61x = 5,747.67 × 2,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,838.61x = 14,049,604.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,049,604.55/3,838.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.07

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