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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,838.70, 5,297.91 and 2,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,838.70, 5,297.91 and 2,846.81 is: 3,928.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,838.70 : 5,297.91 = 2,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,838.70/5,297.91 = 2,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,838.70x = 5,297.91 × 2,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,838.70x = 15,082,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,082,116.68/3,838.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.97

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