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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.89, 5,452.08 and 2,273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.89, 5,452.08 and 2,273.03 is: 3,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.89 : 5,452.08 = 2,273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.89/5,452.08 = 2,273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.89x = 5,452.08 × 2,273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.89x = 12,392,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,392,741.40/3,951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.90

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