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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,853.67, 5,315.34 and 2,362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,853.67, 5,315.34 and 2,362.31 is: 3,258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,853.67 : 5,315.34 = 2,362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,853.67/5,315.34 = 2,362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,853.67x = 5,315.34 × 2,362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,853.67x = 12,556,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,556,454.26/3,853.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.31

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