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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.32, 5,849.74 and 2,320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.32, 5,849.74 and 2,320.70 is: 3,479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.32 : 5,849.74 = 2,320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.32/5,849.74 = 2,320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.32x = 5,849.74 × 2,320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.32x = 13,575,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575,491.62/3,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.72

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