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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,847.94, 5,771.16 and 1,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,847.94, 5,771.16 and 1,349.48 is: 2,023.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,847.94 : 5,771.16 = 1,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,847.94/5,771.16 = 1,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,847.94x = 5,771.16 × 1,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,847.94x = 7,788,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,788,065.00/3,847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.96

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