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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.55, 5,410.83 and 2,428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.55, 5,410.83 and 2,428.94 is: 3,352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.55 : 5,410.83 = 2,428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.55/5,410.83 = 2,428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.55x = 5,410.83 × 2,428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.55x = 13,142,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,142,554.37/3,920.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.22

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