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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,934.38, 5,429.91 and 2,363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,934.38, 5,429.91 and 2,363.34 is: 3,261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,934.38 : 5,429.91 = 2,363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,934.38/5,429.91 = 2,363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,934.38x = 5,429.91 × 2,363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,934.38x = 12,832,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,832,723.50/3,934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.69

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