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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.64, 5,410.92 and 2,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.64, 5,410.92 and 2,242.26 is: 3,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.64 : 5,410.92 = 2,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.64/5,410.92 = 2,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.64x = 5,410.92 × 2,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.64x = 12,132,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,132,689.48/3,920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.57

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