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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.40, 4,396.52 and 2,272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.40, 4,396.52 and 2,272.75 is: 3,404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.40 : 4,396.52 = 2,272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.40/4,396.52 = 2,272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.40x = 4,396.52 × 2,272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.40x = 9,992,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,992,185.52/2,935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.03

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