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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.63, 5,396.72 and 2,232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.63, 5,396.72 and 2,232.27 is: 3,080.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.63 : 5,396.72 = 2,232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.63/5,396.72 = 2,232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.63x = 5,396.72 × 2,232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.63x = 12,046,898.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046,898.01/3,910.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.55

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