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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.80, 5,468.52 and 2,369.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.80, 5,468.52 and 2,369.58 is: 3,270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.80 : 5,468.52 = 2,369.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.80/5,468.52 = 2,369.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.80x = 5,468.52 × 2,369.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.80x = 12,958,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958,095.62/3,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.76

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