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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.08, 5,926.48 and 2,460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.08, 5,926.48 and 2,460.32 is: 3,681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.08 : 5,926.48 = 2,460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.08/5,926.48 = 2,460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.08x = 5,926.48 × 2,460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.08x = 14,581,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581,037.27/3,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.08

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