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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.07, 5,383.58 and 2,330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.07, 5,383.58 and 2,330.07 is: 3,215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.07 : 5,383.58 = 2,330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.07/5,383.58 = 2,330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.07x = 5,383.58 × 2,330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.07x = 12,544,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,544,118.25/3,901.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.56

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