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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,945.53, 5,444.08 and 2,373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,945.53, 5,444.08 and 2,373.73 is: 3,275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,945.53 : 5,444.08 = 2,373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,945.53/5,444.08 = 2,373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,945.53x = 5,444.08 × 2,373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,945.53x = 12,922,756.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,922,756.47/3,945.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.29

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