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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.72, 5,396.52 and 2,232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.72, 5,396.52 and 2,232.22 is: 3,080.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.72 : 5,396.52 = 2,232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.72/5,396.52 = 2,232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.72x = 5,396.52 × 2,232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.72x = 12,046,219.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046,219.87/3,910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.31

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