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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.76, 5,383.92 and 2,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.76, 5,383.92 and 2,223.20 is: 3,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.76 : 5,383.92 = 2,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.76/5,383.92 = 2,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.76x = 5,383.92 × 2,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.76x = 11,969,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,969,530.94/3,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.73

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