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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.47, 5,253.17 and 2,313.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.47, 5,253.17 and 2,313.87 is: 3,194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.47 : 5,253.17 = 2,313.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.47/5,253.17 = 2,313.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.47x = 5,253.17 × 2,313.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.47x = 12,155,129.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,155,129.88/3,805.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.12

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