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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.83, 5,396.31 and 2,492.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.83, 5,396.31 and 2,492.03 is: 3,438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.83 : 5,396.31 = 2,492.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.83/5,396.31 = 2,492.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.83x = 5,396.31 × 2,492.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.83x = 13,447,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,447,739.43/3,910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.59

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