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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.68, 5,853.33 and 2,259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.68, 5,853.33 and 2,259.81 is: 3,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.68 : 5,853.33 = 2,259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.68/5,853.33 = 2,259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.68x = 5,853.33 × 2,259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.68x = 13,227,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,227,413.67/3,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.18

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