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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,940.35, 5,437.95 and 2,262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,940.35, 5,437.95 and 2,262.15 is: 3,121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,940.35 : 5,437.95 = 2,262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,940.35/5,437.95 = 2,262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,940.35x = 5,437.95 × 2,262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,940.35x = 12,301,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301,458.59/3,940.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.92

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