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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.32, 5,425.44 and 2,437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.32, 5,425.44 and 2,437.76 is: 3,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.32 : 5,425.44 = 2,437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.32/5,425.44 = 2,437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.32x = 5,425.44 × 2,437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.32x = 13,225,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,225,920.61/3,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.10

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