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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.64, 5,409.28 and 2,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.64, 5,409.28 and 2,264.32 is: 3,124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.64 : 5,409.28 = 2,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.64/5,409.28 = 2,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.64x = 5,409.28 × 2,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.64x = 12,248,340.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248,340.89/3,920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.07

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