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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,929.85, 5,422.83 and 2,336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,929.85, 5,422.83 and 2,336.37 is: 3,223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,929.85 : 5,422.83 = 2,336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,929.85/5,422.83 = 2,336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,929.85x = 5,422.83 × 2,336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,929.85x = 12,669,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,669,737.33/3,929.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.97

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