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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,924.83, 5,416.91 and 2,245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,924.83, 5,416.91 and 2,245.91 is: 3,099.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,924.83 : 5,416.91 = 2,245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,924.83/5,416.91 = 2,245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,924.83x = 5,416.91 × 2,245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,924.83x = 12,165,886.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,165,886.63/3,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.73

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