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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.65, 5,424.26 and 2,252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.65, 5,424.26 and 2,252.33 is: 3,108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.65 : 5,424.26 = 2,252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.65/5,424.26 = 2,252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.65x = 5,424.26 × 2,252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.65x = 12,217,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217,223.53/3,930.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.19

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