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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.08, 5,464.34 and 2,191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.08, 5,464.34 and 2,191.69 is: 3,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.08 : 5,464.34 = 2,191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.08/5,464.34 = 2,191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.08x = 5,464.34 × 2,191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.08x = 11,976,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,976,125.02/3,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.21

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