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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,900.76, 5,381.31 and 2,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,900.76, 5,381.31 and 2,327.94 is: 3,211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,900.76 : 5,381.31 = 2,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,900.76/5,381.31 = 2,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,900.76x = 5,381.31 × 2,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,900.76x = 12,527,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,527,366.80/3,900.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.52

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