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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.02, 5,412.20 and 2,430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.02, 5,412.20 and 2,430.14 is: 3,355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.02 : 5,412.20 = 2,430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.02/5,412.20 = 2,430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.02x = 5,412.20 × 2,430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.02x = 13,152,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152,364.50/3,920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.18

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