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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.09, 5,383.52 and 2,329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.09, 5,383.52 and 2,329.15 is: 3,214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.09 : 5,383.52 = 2,329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.09/5,383.52 = 2,329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.09x = 5,383.52 × 2,329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.09x = 12,539,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,539,013.96/3,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.23

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