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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,942.74, 5,440.80 and 2,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,942.74, 5,440.80 and 2,263 is: 3,122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,942.74 : 5,440.80 = 2,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,942.74/5,440.80 = 2,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,942.74x = 5,440.80 × 2,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,942.74x = 12,312,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,312,530.40/3,942.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.84

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