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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.38, 5,454.39 and 2,274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.38, 5,454.39 and 2,274.11 is: 3,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.38 : 5,454.39 = 2,274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.38/5,454.39 = 2,274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.38x = 5,454.39 × 2,274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.38x = 12,403,882.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,403,882.84/3,952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.33

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