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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.30, 5,311.62 and 2,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.30, 5,311.62 and 2,170.44 is: 2,994.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.30 : 5,311.62 = 2,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.30/5,311.62 = 2,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.30x = 5,311.62 × 2,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.30x = 11,528,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,528,552.51/3,849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.97

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