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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,875.20, 5,347.88 and 2,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,875.20, 5,347.88 and 2,281.96 is: 3,149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,875.20 : 5,347.88 = 2,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,875.20/5,347.88 = 2,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,875.20x = 5,347.88 × 2,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,875.20x = 12,203,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,203,648.24/3,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.17

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