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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.80, 5,412.69 and 3,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.80, 5,412.69 and 3,398.72 is: 4,680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.80 : 5,412.69 = 3,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.80/5,412.69 = 3,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.80x = 5,412.69 × 3,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.80x = 18,396,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,396,190.69/3,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.02

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