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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.83, 5,396.42 and 2,399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.83, 5,396.42 and 2,399.06 is: 3,310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.83 : 5,396.42 = 2,399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.83/5,396.42 = 2,399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.83x = 5,396.42 × 2,399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.83x = 12,946,296.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,946,296.39/3,910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.37

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