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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,866.08, 5,337.76 and 2,294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,866.08, 5,337.76 and 2,294.68 is: 3,168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,866.08 : 5,337.76 = 2,294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,866.08/5,337.76 = 2,294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,866.08x = 5,337.76 × 2,294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,866.08x = 12,248,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248,451.12/3,866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.18

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