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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.04, 5,383.52 and 2,328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.04, 5,383.52 and 2,328.84 is: 3,213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.04 : 5,383.52 = 2,328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.04/5,383.52 = 2,328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.04x = 5,383.52 × 2,328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.04x = 12,537,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,537,356.72/3,901.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.85

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