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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.50, 5,396.94 and 2,232.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.50, 5,396.94 and 2,232.15 is: 3,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.50 : 5,396.94 = 2,232.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.50/5,396.94 = 2,232.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.50x = 5,396.94 × 2,232.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.50x = 12,046,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046,759.38/3,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.62

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