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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913.76, 5,401.43 and 2,235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913.76, 5,401.43 and 2,235.41 is: 3,085.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913.76 : 5,401.43 = 2,235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913.76/5,401.43 = 2,235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913.76x = 5,401.43 × 2,235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913.76x = 12,074,421.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,074,421.26/3,913.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.12

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