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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,900.54, 5,382.92 and 2,407.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,900.54, 5,382.92 and 2,407.31 is: 3,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,900.54 : 5,382.92 = 2,407.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,900.54/5,382.92 = 2,407.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,900.54x = 5,382.92 × 2,407.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,900.54x = 12,958,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958,357.15/3,900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.20

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