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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.68, 5,461.35 and 2,465.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.68, 5,461.35 and 2,465.76 is: 3,404.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.68 : 5,461.35 = 2,465.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.68/5,461.35 = 2,465.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.68x = 5,461.35 × 2,465.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.68x = 13,466,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466,378.38/3,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.31

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