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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,849.95, 5,312.97 and 2,081.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,849.95, 5,312.97 and 2,081.57 is: 2,872.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,849.95 : 5,312.97 = 2,081.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,849.95/5,312.97 = 2,081.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,849.95x = 5,312.97 × 2,081.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,849.95x = 11,059,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,059,292.40/3,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.58

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