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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.93, 5,425.08 and 2,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.93, 5,425.08 and 2,252.88 is: 3,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.93 : 5,425.08 = 2,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.93/5,425.08 = 2,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.93x = 5,425.08 × 2,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.93x = 12,222,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,222,054.23/3,930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.20

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