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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.68, 5,452.56 and 2,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.68, 5,452.56 and 2,774.52 is: 3,824.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.68 : 5,452.56 = 2,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.68/5,452.56 = 2,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.68x = 5,452.56 × 2,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.68x = 15,128,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,128,236.77/3,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.43

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