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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.28, 5,304.54 and 2,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.28, 5,304.54 and 2,272.80 is: 3,135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.28 : 5,304.54 = 2,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.28/5,304.54 = 2,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.28x = 5,304.54 × 2,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.28x = 12,056,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,056,158.51/3,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.31

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