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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.76, 5,399.34 and 2,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.76, 5,399.34 and 2,298.20 is: 3,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.76 : 5,399.34 = 2,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.76/5,399.34 = 2,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.76x = 5,399.34 × 2,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.76x = 12,408,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,408,763.19/3,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.36

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