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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.52, 5,383.08 and 2,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.52, 5,383.08 and 2,330 is: 3,214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.52 : 5,383.08 = 2,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.52/5,383.08 = 2,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.52x = 5,383.08 × 2,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.52x = 12,542,576.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,542,576.40/3,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.79

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