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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.42, 5,465.51 and 2,367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.42, 5,465.51 and 2,367.01 is: 3,266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.42 : 5,465.51 = 2,367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.42/5,465.51 = 2,367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.42x = 5,465.51 × 2,367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.42x = 12,936,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,936,916.83/3,960.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.55

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