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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.47, 5,452.41 and 2,273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.47, 5,452.41 and 2,273.01 is: 3,137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.47 : 5,452.41 = 2,273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.47/5,452.41 = 2,273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.47x = 5,452.41 × 2,273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.47x = 12,393,382.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,393,382.45/3,950.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.19

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