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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.21, 5,408.69 and 2,241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.21, 5,408.69 and 2,241.53 is: 3,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.21 : 5,408.69 = 2,241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.21/5,408.69 = 2,241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.21x = 5,408.69 × 2,241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.21x = 12,123,740.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,123,740.90/3,920.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.63

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