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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.88, 5,307.44 and 2,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.88, 5,307.44 and 2,354.48 is: 3,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.88 : 5,307.44 = 2,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.88/5,307.44 = 2,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.88x = 5,307.44 × 2,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.88x = 12,496,261.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,496,261.33/3,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.26

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