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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.63, 5,389.79 and 2,413.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.63, 5,389.79 and 2,413.21 is: 3,330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.63 : 5,389.79 = 2,413.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.63/5,389.79 = 2,413.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.63x = 5,389.79 × 2,413.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.63x = 13,006,695.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,006,695.13/3,905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.24

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