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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.08, 5,465.46 and 3,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.08, 5,465.46 and 3,016.68 is: 4,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.08 : 5,465.46 = 3,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.08/5,465.46 = 3,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.08x = 5,465.46 × 3,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.08x = 16,487,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,487,543.87/3,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.39

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