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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.80, 5,947.68 and 3,092.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.80, 5,947.68 and 3,092.48 is: 4,643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.80 : 5,947.68 = 3,092.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.80/5,947.68 = 3,092.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.80x = 5,947.68 × 3,092.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.80x = 18,393,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,393,081.45/3,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.78

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