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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.62, 5,344.48 and 2,379.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.62, 5,344.48 and 2,379.21 is: 3,285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.62 : 5,344.48 = 2,379.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.62/5,344.48 = 2,379.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.62x = 5,344.48 × 2,379.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.62x = 12,715,640.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,715,640.26/3,870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.17

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