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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,900.88, 5,380.56 and 2,328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,900.88, 5,380.56 and 2,328.40 is: 3,211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,900.88 : 5,380.56 = 2,328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,900.88/5,380.56 = 2,328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,900.88x = 5,380.56 × 2,328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,900.88x = 12,528,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,528,095.90/3,900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,211.61

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