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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.83, 5,425.70 and 2,338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.83, 5,425.70 and 2,338.61 is: 3,227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.83 : 5,425.70 = 2,338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.83/5,425.70 = 2,338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.83x = 5,425.70 × 2,338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.83x = 12,688,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,688,596.28/3,930.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.97

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