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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.82, 5,410.89 and 2,242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.82, 5,410.89 and 2,242.50 is: 3,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.82 : 5,410.89 = 2,242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.82/5,410.89 = 2,242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.82x = 5,410.89 × 2,242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.82x = 12,133,920.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,133,920.83/3,920.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.74

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