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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.68, 5,341.62 and 2,379.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.68, 5,341.62 and 2,379.40 is: 3,283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.68 : 5,341.62 = 2,379.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.68/5,341.62 = 2,379.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.68x = 5,341.62 × 2,379.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.68x = 12,709,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709,850.63/3,870.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.62

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