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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.83, 5,465.97 and 2,192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.83, 5,465.97 and 2,192.46 is: 3,025.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.83 : 5,465.97 = 2,192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.83/5,465.97 = 2,192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.83x = 5,465.97 × 2,192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.83x = 11,983,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,983,920.59/3,960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.61

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