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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,922.98, 5,414.65 and 2,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,922.98, 5,414.65 and 2,245.36 is: 3,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,922.98 : 5,414.65 = 2,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,922.98/5,414.65 = 2,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,922.98x = 5,414.65 × 2,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,922.98x = 12,157,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,157,816.40/3,922.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.13

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