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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.08, 5,303.37 and 2,650.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.08, 5,303.37 and 2,650.46 is: 3,655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.08 : 5,303.37 = 2,650.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.08/5,303.37 = 2,650.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.08x = 5,303.37 × 2,650.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.08x = 14,056,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,056,370.05/3,845.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.68

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