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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.33, 5,446.08 and 3,065.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.33, 5,446.08 and 3,065.46 is: 4,225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.33 : 5,446.08 = 3,065.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.33/5,446.08 = 3,065.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.33x = 5,446.08 × 3,065.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.33x = 16,694,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,694,740.40/3,951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.09

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