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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,864.31, 5,333.39 and 2,293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,864.31, 5,333.39 and 2,293.45 is: 3,165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,864.31 : 5,333.39 = 2,293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,864.31/5,333.39 = 2,293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,864.31x = 5,333.39 × 2,293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,864.31x = 12,231,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,231,863.30/3,864.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.34

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