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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,841.93, 5,301.92 and 2,349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,841.93, 5,301.92 and 2,349.53 is: 3,242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,841.93 : 5,301.92 = 2,349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,841.93/5,301.92 = 2,349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,841.93x = 5,301.92 × 2,349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,841.93x = 12,456,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456,981.84/3,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.38

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