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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.78, 5,425.30 and 2,252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.78, 5,425.30 and 2,252.46 is: 3,108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.78 : 5,425.30 = 2,252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.78/5,425.30 = 2,252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.78x = 5,425.30 × 2,252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.78x = 12,220,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,220,271.24/3,930.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.87

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