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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,912.08, 5,396.85 and 3,464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,912.08, 5,396.85 and 3,464.40 is: 4,779.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,912.08 : 5,396.85 = 3,464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,912.08/5,396.85 = 3,464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,912.08x = 5,396.85 × 3,464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,912.08x = 18,696,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,696,853.64/3,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.27

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