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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.96, 5,425.49 and 2,253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.96, 5,425.49 and 2,253.49 is: 3,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.96 : 5,425.49 = 2,253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.96/5,425.49 = 2,253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.96x = 5,425.49 × 2,253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.96x = 12,226,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,226,260.33/3,930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.25

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