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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.22, 5,377.35 and 2,405.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.22, 5,377.35 and 2,405.89 is: 3,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.22 : 5,377.35 = 2,405.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.22/5,377.35 = 2,405.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.22x = 5,377.35 × 2,405.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.22x = 12,937,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,937,312.59/3,901.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.22

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