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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.42, 5,464.35 and 2,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.42, 5,464.35 and 2,281.44 is: 3,147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.42 : 5,464.35 = 2,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.42/5,464.35 = 2,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.42x = 5,464.35 × 2,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.42x = 12,466,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466,586.66/3,960.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.79

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