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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.05, 5,398.29 and 2,233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.05, 5,398.29 and 2,233.59 is: 3,082.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.05 : 5,398.29 = 2,233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.05/5,398.29 = 2,233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.05x = 5,398.29 × 2,233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.05x = 12,057,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,057,566.56/3,912.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.16

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