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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,940.97, 5,438.80 and 2,262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,940.97, 5,438.80 and 2,262.45 is: 3,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,940.97 : 5,438.80 = 2,262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,940.97/5,438.80 = 2,262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,940.97x = 5,438.80 × 2,262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,940.97x = 12,305,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,305,001.75/3,940.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.33

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