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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,871.22, 5,341.37 and 2,277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,871.22, 5,341.37 and 2,277.94 is: 3,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,871.22 : 5,341.37 = 2,277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,871.22/5,341.37 = 2,277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,871.22x = 5,341.37 × 2,277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,871.22x = 12,167,282.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,167,282.28/3,871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.01

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