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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.92, 5,397.06 and 2,232.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.92, 5,397.06 and 2,232.42 is: 3,080.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.92 : 5,397.06 = 2,232.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.92/5,397.06 = 2,232.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.92x = 5,397.06 × 2,232.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.92x = 12,048,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,048,504.69/3,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.73

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