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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.45, 5,465.09 and 2,388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.45, 5,465.09 and 2,388.67 is: 3,295.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.45 : 5,465.09 = 2,388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.45/5,465.09 = 2,388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.45x = 5,465.09 × 2,388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.45x = 13,054,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,054,284.59/3,961.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.33

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