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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.61, 5,389.72 and 2,333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.61, 5,389.72 and 2,333.71 is: 3,220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.61 : 5,389.72 = 2,333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.61/5,389.72 = 2,333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.61x = 5,389.72 × 2,333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.61x = 12,578,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,578,043.46/3,905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.51

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