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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.77, 5,393.60 and 2,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.77, 5,393.60 and 2,230.08 is: 3,077.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.77 : 5,393.60 = 2,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.77/5,393.60 = 2,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.77x = 5,393.60 × 2,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.77x = 12,028,121.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,028,121.37/3,908.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.22

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