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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,852.06, 5,773.47 and 2,209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,852.06, 5,773.47 and 2,209.74 is: 3,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,852.06 : 5,773.47 = 2,209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,852.06/5,773.47 = 2,209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,852.06x = 5,773.47 × 2,209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,852.06x = 12,757,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,757,867.60/3,852.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.96

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