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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.20, 5,464.86 and 2,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.20, 5,464.86 and 2,281.70 is: 3,148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.20 : 5,464.86 = 2,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.20/5,464.86 = 2,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.20x = 5,464.86 × 2,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.20x = 12,469,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469,171.06/3,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.62

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