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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,906.63, 5,391.16 and 2,228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,906.63, 5,391.16 and 2,228.11 is: 3,074.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,906.63 : 5,391.16 = 2,228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,906.63/5,391.16 = 2,228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,906.63x = 5,391.16 × 2,228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,906.63x = 12,012,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,012,078.46/3,906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.79

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