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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.21, 5,398.49 and 2,233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.21, 5,398.49 and 2,233.61 is: 3,082.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.21 : 5,398.49 = 2,233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.21/5,398.49 = 2,233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.21x = 5,398.49 × 2,233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.21x = 12,058,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,058,083.09/3,912.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.17

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