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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.05, 5,380.43 and 2,327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.05, 5,380.43 and 2,327.49 is: 3,210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.05 : 5,380.43 = 2,327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.05/5,380.43 = 2,327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.05x = 5,380.43 × 2,327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.05x = 12,522,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522,885.38/3,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.13

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