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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.48, 5,310.38 and 2,413.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.48, 5,310.38 and 2,413.59 is: 3,329.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.48 : 5,310.38 = 2,413.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.48/5,310.38 = 2,413.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.48x = 5,310.38 × 2,413.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.48x = 12,817,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,817,068.00/3,849.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.56

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