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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.94, 5,390.30 and 2,334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.94, 5,390.30 and 2,334.95 is: 3,222.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.94 : 5,390.30 = 2,334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.94/5,390.30 = 2,334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.94x = 5,390.30 × 2,334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.94x = 12,586,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,586,080.99/3,905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.29

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