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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,853.32, 5,318.91 and 2,281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,853.32, 5,318.91 and 2,281.34 is: 3,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,853.32 : 5,318.91 = 2,281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,853.32/5,318.91 = 2,281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,853.32x = 5,318.91 × 2,281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,853.32x = 12,134,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,134,215.54/3,853.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.03

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