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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,850.67, 5,313.80 and 2,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,850.67, 5,313.80 and 2,435.13 is: 3,360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,850.67 : 5,313.80 = 2,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,850.67/5,313.80 = 2,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,850.67x = 5,313.80 × 2,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,850.67x = 12,939,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939,799.88/3,850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.40

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