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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,921.91, 5,414.77 and 2,431.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,921.91, 5,414.77 and 2,431.41 is: 3,356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,921.91 : 5,414.77 = 2,431.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,921.91/5,414.77 = 2,431.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,921.91x = 5,414.77 × 2,431.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,921.91x = 13,165,525.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,165,525.93/3,921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.92

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