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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,923.91, 5,414.58 and 2,245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,923.91, 5,414.58 and 2,245.29 is: 3,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,923.91 : 5,414.58 = 2,245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,923.91/5,414.58 = 2,245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,923.91x = 5,414.58 × 2,245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,923.91x = 12,157,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,157,302.33/3,923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.26

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