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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.40, 7,905.60 and 2,937.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.40, 7,905.60 and 2,937.60 is: 4,406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.40 : 7,905.60 = 2,937.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.40/7,905.60 = 2,937.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.40x = 7,905.60 × 2,937.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.40x = 23,223,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,223,490.56/5,270.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.40

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