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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.32, 5,383.92 and 2,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.32, 5,383.92 and 2,330.32 is: 3,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.32 : 5,383.92 = 2,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.32/5,383.92 = 2,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.32x = 5,383.92 × 2,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.32x = 12,546,256.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,546,256.45/3,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.90

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