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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,853.45, 5,316.03 and 2,280.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,853.45, 5,316.03 and 2,280.63 is: 3,146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,853.45 : 5,316.03 = 2,280.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,853.45/5,316.03 = 2,280.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,853.45x = 5,316.03 × 2,280.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,853.45x = 12,123,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,123,897.50/3,853.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.24

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