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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.58, 5,451.80 and 2,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.58, 5,451.80 and 2,272.32 is: 3,135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.58 : 5,451.80 = 2,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.58/5,451.80 = 2,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.58x = 5,451.80 × 2,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.58x = 12,388,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,388,234.18/3,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.80

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