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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.35, 5,423.64 and 2,359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.35, 5,423.64 and 2,359.31 is: 3,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.35 : 5,423.64 = 2,359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.35/5,423.64 = 2,359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.35x = 5,423.64 × 2,359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.35x = 12,796,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,796,048.09/3,930.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.70

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