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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.49, 5,462.48 and 2,367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.49, 5,462.48 and 2,367.02 is: 3,264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.49 : 5,462.48 = 2,367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.49/5,462.48 = 2,367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.49x = 5,462.48 × 2,367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.49x = 12,929,799.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,929,799.41/3,960.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.70

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