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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.84, 5,396.68 and 2,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.84, 5,396.68 and 2,253.52 is: 3,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.84 : 5,396.68 = 2,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.84/5,396.68 = 2,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.84x = 5,396.68 × 2,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.84x = 12,161,526.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161,526.31/3,909.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.49

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