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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.50, 5,424.84 and 2,337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.50, 5,424.84 and 2,337.50 is: 3,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.50 : 5,424.84 = 2,337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.50/5,424.84 = 2,337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.50x = 5,424.84 × 2,337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.50x = 12,680,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,680,563.50/3,930.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.20

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