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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.32, 5,423.45 and 2,251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.32, 5,423.45 and 2,251.73 is: 3,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.32 : 5,423.45 = 2,251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.32/5,423.45 = 2,251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.32x = 5,423.45 × 2,251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.32x = 12,212,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,212,106.69/3,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.16

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