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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.46, 5,465.94 and 2,967.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.46, 5,465.94 and 2,967.59 is: 4,094.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.46 : 5,465.94 = 2,967.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.46/5,465.94 = 2,967.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.46x = 5,465.94 × 2,967.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.46x = 16,220,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220,668.88/3,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.62

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