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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.28, 5,423.70 and 2,357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.28, 5,423.70 and 2,357.80 is: 3,253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.28 : 5,423.70 = 2,357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.28/5,423.70 = 2,357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.28x = 5,423.70 × 2,357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.28x = 12,787,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787,999.86/3,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.71

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