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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.59, 4,960.41 and 2,380.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.59, 4,960.41 and 2,380.35 is: 3,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.59 : 4,960.41 = 2,380.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.59/4,960.41 = 2,380.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.59x = 4,960.41 × 2,380.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.59x = 11,807,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,807,511.94/3,307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.82

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