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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.83, 5,424.59 and 2,252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.83, 5,424.59 and 2,252.30 is: 3,108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.83 : 5,424.59 = 2,252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.83/5,424.59 = 2,252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.83x = 5,424.59 × 2,252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.83x = 12,217,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217,792.80/3,930.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.20

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