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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.77, 5,399.75 and 2,233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.77, 5,399.75 and 2,233.82 is: 3,082.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.77 : 5,399.75 = 2,233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.77/5,399.75 = 2,233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.77x = 5,399.75 × 2,233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.77x = 12,062,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062,054.59/3,912.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.74

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