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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.98, 5,882.50 and 2,275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.98, 5,882.50 and 2,275.95 is: 3,414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.98 : 5,882.50 = 2,275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.98/5,882.50 = 2,275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.98x = 5,882.50 × 2,275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.98x = 13,388,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,388,270.19/3,920.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.52

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