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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.64, 5,958.84 and 2,878.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.64, 5,958.84 and 2,878.64 is: 4,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.64 : 5,958.84 = 2,878.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.64/5,958.84 = 2,878.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.64x = 5,958.84 × 2,878.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.64x = 17,153,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,153,355.18/3,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.05

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