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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.26, 5,311.98 and 2,277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.26, 5,311.98 and 2,277.45 is: 3,142.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.26 : 5,311.98 = 2,277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.26/5,311.98 = 2,277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.26x = 5,311.98 × 2,277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.26x = 12,097,768.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,097,768.85/3,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.89

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