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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.94, 5,411.01 and 2,219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.94, 5,411.01 and 2,219.31 is: 3,062.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.94 : 5,411.01 = 2,219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.94/5,411.01 = 2,219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.94x = 5,411.01 × 2,219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.94x = 12,008,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,008,708.60/3,920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.71

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