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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,941.68, 5,441.70 and 2,878.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,941.68, 5,441.70 and 2,878.38 is: 3,973.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,941.68 : 5,441.70 = 2,878.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,941.68/5,441.70 = 2,878.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,941.68x = 5,441.70 × 2,878.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,941.68x = 15,663,280.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,663,280.45/3,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.76

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