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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,843.36, 5,304.90 and 2,271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,843.36, 5,304.90 and 2,271.96 is: 3,135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,843.36 : 5,304.90 = 2,271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,843.36/5,304.90 = 2,271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,843.36x = 5,304.90 × 2,271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,843.36x = 12,052,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052,520.60/3,843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.93

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