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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.53, 5,383.35 and 2,330.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.53, 5,383.35 and 2,330.13 is: 3,215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.53 : 5,383.35 = 2,330.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.53/5,383.35 = 2,330.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.53x = 5,383.35 × 2,330.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.53x = 12,543,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,543,905.34/3,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.12

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