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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.80, 5,466.72 and 2,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.80, 5,466.72 and 2,389.76 is: 3,298.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.80 : 5,466.72 = 2,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.80/5,466.72 = 2,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.80x = 5,466.72 × 2,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.80x = 13,064,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,064,148.79/3,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.36

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