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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,870.74, 5,342.49 and 2,379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,870.74, 5,342.49 and 2,379.95 is: 3,284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,870.74 : 5,342.49 = 2,379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,870.74/5,342.49 = 2,379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,870.74x = 5,342.49 × 2,379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,870.74x = 12,714,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,714,859.08/3,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.87

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