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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,860.53, 5,325.58 and 2,441.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,860.53, 5,325.58 and 2,441.83 is: 3,368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,860.53 : 5,325.58 = 2,441.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,860.53/5,325.58 = 2,441.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,860.53x = 5,325.58 × 2,441.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,860.53x = 13,004,161.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,004,161.01/3,860.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.49

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