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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.89, 5,855.28 and 2,259.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.89, 5,855.28 and 2,259.21 is: 3,390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.89 : 5,855.28 = 2,259.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.89/5,855.28 = 2,259.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.89x = 5,855.28 × 2,259.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.89x = 13,228,307.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,228,307.13/3,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.23

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