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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.77, 5,316.52 and 2,848.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.77, 5,316.52 and 2,848.93 is: 3,928.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.77 : 5,316.52 = 2,848.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.77/5,316.52 = 2,848.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.77x = 5,316.52 × 2,848.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.77x = 15,146,393.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,393.32/3,855.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.24

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