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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.06, 5,399.28 and 2,341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.06, 5,399.28 and 2,341.08 is: 3,231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.06 : 5,399.28 = 2,341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.06/5,399.28 = 2,341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.06x = 5,399.28 × 2,341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.06x = 12,640,146.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,640,146.42/3,912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.07

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