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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,940.80, 5,903.60 and 3,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,940.80, 5,903.60 and 3,009.48 is: 4,508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,940.80 : 5,903.60 = 3,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,940.80/5,903.60 = 3,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,940.80x = 5,903.60 × 3,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,940.80x = 17,766,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,766,751.08/3,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.41

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