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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,852.40, 5,316.96 and 2,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,852.40, 5,316.96 and 2,281.36 is: 3,148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,852.40 : 5,316.96 = 2,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,852.40/5,316.96 = 2,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,852.40x = 5,316.96 × 2,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,852.40x = 12,129,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,129,899.87/3,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.66

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