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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.08, 5,423.77 and 2,336.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.08, 5,423.77 and 2,336.31 is: 3,224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.08 : 5,423.77 = 2,336.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.08/5,423.77 = 2,336.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.08x = 5,423.77 × 2,336.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.08x = 12,671,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,671,608.09/3,930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.26

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