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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,942.93, 5,441.93 and 2,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,942.93, 5,441.93 and 2,264.75 is: 3,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,942.93 : 5,441.93 = 2,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,942.93/5,441.93 = 2,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,942.93x = 5,441.93 × 2,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,942.93x = 12,324,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,324,610.97/3,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.75

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