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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.39, 5,399.19 and 2,233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.39, 5,399.19 and 2,233.66 is: 3,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.39 : 5,399.19 = 2,233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.39/5,399.19 = 2,233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.39x = 5,399.19 × 2,233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.39x = 12,059,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,059,954.74/3,912.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.50

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