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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.44, 5,466.69 and 3,016.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.44, 5,466.69 and 3,016.17 is: 4,162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.44 : 5,466.69 = 3,016.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.44/5,466.69 = 3,016.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.44x = 5,466.69 × 3,016.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.44x = 16,488,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,488,466.38/3,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.24

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