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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,911.30, 5,868.17 and 2,266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,911.30, 5,868.17 and 2,266.95 is: 3,401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,911.30 : 5,868.17 = 2,266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,911.30/5,868.17 = 2,266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,911.30x = 5,868.17 × 2,266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,911.30x = 13,302,847.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,302,847.98/3,911.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.13

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