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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.70, 5,452.32 and 2,272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.70, 5,452.32 and 2,272.38 is: 3,136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.70 : 5,452.32 = 2,272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.70/5,452.32 = 2,272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.70x = 5,452.32 × 2,272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.70x = 12,389,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,389,742.92/3,950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.09

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