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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,821.20, 5,731.80 and 2,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,821.20, 5,731.80 and 2,849.20 is: 4,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,821.20 : 5,731.80 = 2,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,821.20/5,731.80 = 2,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,821.20x = 5,731.80 × 2,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,821.20x = 16,331,044.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331,044.56/3,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.80

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