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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.20, 5,342.40 and 2,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.20, 5,342.40 and 2,612 is: 3,605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.20 : 5,342.40 = 2,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.20/5,342.40 = 2,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.20x = 5,342.40 × 2,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.20x = 13,954,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,954,348.80/3,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.59

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