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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,913.79, 5,868.83 and 2,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,913.79, 5,868.83 and 2,270.84 is: 3,405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,913.79 : 5,868.83 = 2,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,913.79/5,868.83 = 2,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,913.79x = 5,868.83 × 2,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,913.79x = 13,327,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,327,173.92/3,913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.18

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