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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.36, 5,962.55 and 2,310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.36, 5,962.55 and 2,310.41 is: 3,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.36 : 5,962.55 = 2,310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.36/5,962.55 = 2,310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.36x = 5,962.55 × 2,310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.36x = 13,775,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,775,893.78/3,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.32

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