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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.93, 5,312.52 and 2,358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.93, 5,312.52 and 2,358.27 is: 3,254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.93 : 5,312.52 = 2,358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.93/5,312.52 = 2,358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.93x = 5,312.52 × 2,358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.93x = 12,528,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,528,356.54/3,849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.18

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