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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.80, 5,312.62 and 2,171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.80, 5,312.62 and 2,171.19 is: 2,996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.80 : 5,312.62 = 2,171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.80/5,312.62 = 2,171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.80x = 5,312.62 × 2,171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.80x = 11,534,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,534,707.42/3,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.18

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