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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.58, 5,393.88 and 2,229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.58, 5,393.88 and 2,229.77 is: 3,076.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.58 : 5,393.88 = 2,229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.58/5,393.88 = 2,229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.58x = 5,393.88 × 2,229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.58x = 12,027,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,027,125.29/3,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.32

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