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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,874.22, 5,344.35 and 2,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,874.22, 5,344.35 and 2,693.24 is: 3,715.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,874.22 : 5,344.35 = 2,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,874.22/5,344.35 = 2,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,874.22x = 5,344.35 × 2,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,874.22x = 14,393,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,393,617.19/3,874.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.23

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