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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,940.92, 5,437.62 and 2,261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,940.92, 5,437.62 and 2,261.97 is: 3,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,940.92 : 5,437.62 = 2,261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,940.92/5,437.62 = 2,261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,940.92x = 5,437.62 × 2,261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,940.92x = 12,299,733.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299,733.31/3,940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.03

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