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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.60, 5,139.60 and 1,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.60, 5,139.60 and 1,965.40 is: 2,944.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.60 : 5,139.60 = 1,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.60/5,139.60 = 1,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.60x = 5,139.60 × 1,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.60x = 10,101,369.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101,369.84/3,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.49

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