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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,848.54, 5,311.48 and 2,170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,848.54, 5,311.48 and 2,170.28 is: 2,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,848.54 : 5,311.48 = 2,170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,848.54/5,311.48 = 2,170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,848.54x = 5,311.48 × 2,170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,848.54x = 11,527,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,527,398.81/3,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.27

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