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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.59, 5,385.15 and 2,308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.59, 5,385.15 and 2,308.32 is: 3,186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.59 : 5,385.15 = 2,308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.59/5,385.15 = 2,308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.59x = 5,385.15 × 2,308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.59x = 12,430,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,430,649.45/3,901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.05

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