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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.62, 5,399.25 and 2,341.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.62, 5,399.25 and 2,341.58 is: 3,231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.62 : 5,399.25 = 2,341.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.62/5,399.25 = 2,341.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.62x = 5,399.25 × 2,341.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.62x = 12,642,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,642,775.82/3,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.28

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