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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.84, 5,409.68 and 2,428.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.84, 5,409.68 and 2,428.82 is: 3,351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.84 : 5,409.68 = 2,428.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.84/5,409.68 = 2,428.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.84x = 5,409.68 × 2,428.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.84x = 13,139,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,139,099.79/3,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.10

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