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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,867.81, 5,338.97 and 2,295.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,867.81, 5,338.97 and 2,295.91 is: 3,169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,867.81 : 5,338.97 = 2,295.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,867.81/5,338.97 = 2,295.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,867.81x = 5,338.97 × 2,295.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,867.81x = 12,257,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,257,794.61/3,867.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.18

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