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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,138.50, 4,330.12 and 1,960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,138.50, 4,330.12 and 1,960.24 is: 2,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,138.50 : 4,330.12 = 1,960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,138.50/4,330.12 = 1,960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,138.50x = 4,330.12 × 1,960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,138.50x = 8,488,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,488,074.43/3,138.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.50

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