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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.40, 5,383.90 and 2,309.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.40, 5,383.90 and 2,309.14 is: 3,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.40 : 5,383.90 = 2,309.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.40/5,383.90 = 2,309.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.40x = 5,383.90 × 2,309.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.40x = 12,432,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,432,188.46/3,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.60

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