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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,855.36, 5,320.44 and 2,262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,855.36, 5,320.44 and 2,262.36 is: 3,122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,855.36 : 5,320.44 = 2,262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,855.36/5,320.44 = 2,262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,855.36x = 5,320.44 × 2,262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,855.36x = 12,036,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,036,750.64/3,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.08

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