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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,916.76, 5,404.62 and 2,344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,916.76, 5,404.62 and 2,344.52 is: 3,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,916.76 : 5,404.62 = 2,344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,916.76/5,404.62 = 2,344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,916.76x = 5,404.62 × 2,344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,916.76x = 12,671,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,671,239.68/3,916.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.13

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