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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.66, 5,388.40 and 2,415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.66, 5,388.40 and 2,415.74 is: 3,330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.66 : 5,388.40 = 2,415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.66/5,388.40 = 2,415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.66x = 5,388.40 × 2,415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.66x = 13,016,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,016,940.43/3,908.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.28

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