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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,925.53, 5,414.83 and 2,331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,925.53, 5,414.83 and 2,331.10 is: 3,215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,925.53 : 5,414.83 = 2,331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,925.53/5,414.83 = 2,331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,925.53x = 5,414.83 × 2,331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,925.53x = 12,622,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622,490.85/3,925.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.49

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