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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.25, 5,924.68 and 2,306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.25, 5,924.68 and 2,306.81 is: 3,455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.25 : 5,924.68 = 2,306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.25/5,924.68 = 2,306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.25x = 5,924.68 × 2,306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.25x = 13,667,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,667,120.12/3,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.44

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