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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,853.95, 5,318.55 and 2,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,853.95, 5,318.55 and 2,281.14 is: 3,148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,853.95 : 5,318.55 = 2,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,853.95/5,318.55 = 2,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,853.95x = 5,318.55 × 2,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,853.95x = 12,132,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,132,357.15/3,853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.03

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