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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,906.72, 5,881.08 and 3,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,906.72, 5,881.08 and 3,370.80 is: 5,074.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,906.72 : 5,881.08 = 3,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,906.72/5,881.08 = 3,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,906.72x = 5,881.08 × 3,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,906.72x = 19,823,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823,944.46/3,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.32

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