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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.80, 5,942.70 and 3,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.80, 5,942.70 and 3,328.20 is: 4,992.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.80 : 5,942.70 = 3,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.80/5,942.70 = 3,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.80x = 5,942.70 × 3,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.80x = 19,778,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,778,494.14/3,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,992.30

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