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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,847.36, 5,307.93 and 2,951.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,847.36, 5,307.93 and 2,951.26 is: 4,071.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,847.36 : 5,307.93 = 2,951.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,847.36/5,307.93 = 2,951.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,847.36x = 5,307.93 × 2,951.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,847.36x = 15,665,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665,081.49/3,847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.64

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