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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.19, 5,306.41 and 2,273.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.19, 5,306.41 and 2,273.25 is: 3,137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.19 : 5,306.41 = 2,273.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.19/5,306.41 = 2,273.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.19x = 5,306.41 × 2,273.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.19x = 12,062,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062,796.53/3,845.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.11

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