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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.10, 5,445.24 and 3,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.10, 5,445.24 and 3,114.32 is: 4,287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.10 : 5,445.24 = 3,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.10/5,445.24 = 3,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.10x = 5,445.24 × 3,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.10x = 16,958,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958,219.84/3,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.68

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