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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.17, 5,311.90 and 2,170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.17, 5,311.90 and 2,170.42 is: 2,995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.17 : 5,311.90 = 2,170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.17/5,311.90 = 2,170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.17x = 5,311.90 × 2,170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.17x = 11,529,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,529,064.48/3,849.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.21

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