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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.02, 5,465.76 and 2,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.02, 5,465.76 and 2,282.52 is: 3,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.02 : 5,465.76 = 2,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.02/5,465.76 = 2,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.02x = 5,465.76 × 2,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.02x = 12,475,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,475,706.52/3,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.62

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