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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.50, 5,410.54 and 2,264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.50, 5,410.54 and 2,264.50 is: 3,125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.50 : 5,410.54 = 2,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.50/5,410.54 = 2,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.50x = 5,410.54 × 2,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.50x = 12,252,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252,167.83/3,920.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.15

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