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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,852.62, 5,317.18 and 2,281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,852.62, 5,317.18 and 2,281.22 is: 3,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,852.62 : 5,317.18 = 2,281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,852.62/5,317.18 = 2,281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,852.62x = 5,317.18 × 2,281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,852.62x = 12,129,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,129,657.36/3,852.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.42

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