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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,848.48, 5,311.76 and 3,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,848.48, 5,311.76 and 3,007.52 is: 4,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,848.48 : 5,311.76 = 3,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,848.48/5,311.76 = 3,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,848.48x = 5,311.76 × 3,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,848.48x = 15,975,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,975,224.44/3,848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.05

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