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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,942.83, 5,438.70 and 2,348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,942.83, 5,438.70 and 2,348.42 is: 3,239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,942.83 : 5,438.70 = 2,348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,942.83/5,438.70 = 2,348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,942.83x = 5,438.70 × 2,348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,942.83x = 12,772,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,772,351.85/3,942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.39

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