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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,865.94, 5,334.90 and 2,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,865.94, 5,334.90 and 2,294 is: 3,165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,865.94 : 5,334.90 = 2,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,865.94/5,334.90 = 2,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,865.94x = 5,334.90 × 2,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,865.94x = 12,238,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,238,260.60/3,865.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.66

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