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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.77, 5,321.39 and 2,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.77, 5,321.39 and 2,283.96 is: 3,152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.77 : 5,321.39 = 2,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.77/5,321.39 = 2,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.77x = 5,321.39 × 2,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.77x = 12,153,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,153,830.48/3,855.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.12

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