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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,869.47, 5,337.98 and 2,296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,869.47, 5,337.98 and 2,296.45 is: 3,167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,869.47 : 5,337.98 = 2,296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,869.47/5,337.98 = 2,296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,869.47x = 5,337.98 × 2,296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,869.47x = 12,258,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258,377.48/3,869.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.98

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