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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,848.62, 5,311.66 and 2,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,848.62, 5,311.66 and 2,277.22 is: 3,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,848.62 : 5,311.66 = 2,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,848.62/5,311.66 = 2,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,848.62x = 5,311.66 × 2,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,848.62x = 12,095,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095,818.39/3,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.90

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