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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,923.65, 5,414.46 and 2,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,923.65, 5,414.46 and 2,155.28 is: 2,974.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,923.65 : 5,414.46 = 2,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,923.65/5,414.46 = 2,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,923.65x = 5,414.46 × 2,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,923.65x = 11,669,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,669,677.35/3,923.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.19

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