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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.60, 5,865.40 and 2,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.60, 5,865.40 and 2,757.60 is: 4,137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.60 : 5,865.40 = 2,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.60/5,865.40 = 2,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.60x = 5,865.40 × 2,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.60x = 16,174,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,174,427.04/3,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.11

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