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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,865.92, 5,335.68 and 2,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,865.92, 5,335.68 and 2,294.88 is: 3,167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,865.92 : 5,335.68 = 2,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,865.92/5,335.68 = 2,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,865.92x = 5,335.68 × 2,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,865.92x = 12,244,745.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,244,745.32/3,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.36

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