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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.58, 5,306.95 and 2,273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.58, 5,306.95 and 2,273.66 is: 3,137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.58 : 5,306.95 = 2,273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.58/5,306.95 = 2,273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.58x = 5,306.95 × 2,273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.58x = 12,066,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,066,199.94/3,845.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.68

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