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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.35, 5,454.10 and 2,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.35, 5,454.10 and 2,274.02 is: 3,138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.35 : 5,454.10 = 2,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.35/5,454.10 = 2,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.35x = 5,454.10 × 2,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.35x = 12,402,703.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,402,703.57/3,952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.06

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