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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.40, 5,920.20 and 2,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.40, 5,920.20 and 2,630.40 is: 3,942.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.40 : 5,920.20 = 2,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.40/5,920.20 = 2,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.40x = 5,920.20 × 2,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.40x = 15,572,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572,494.08/3,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.00

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