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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.75, 5,383.78 and 2,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.75, 5,383.78 and 2,223.18 is: 3,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.75 : 5,383.78 = 2,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.75/5,383.78 = 2,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.75x = 5,383.78 × 2,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.75x = 11,969,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,969,106.46/3,901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.63

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