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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,911.63, 5,398.66 and 2,233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,911.63, 5,398.66 and 2,233.58 is: 3,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,911.63 : 5,398.66 = 2,233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,911.63/5,398.66 = 2,233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,911.63x = 5,398.66 × 2,233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,911.63x = 12,058,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,058,339.00/3,911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.69

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