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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.58, 5,467.54 and 2,283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.58, 5,467.54 and 2,283.26 is: 3,151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.58 : 5,467.54 = 2,283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.58/5,467.54 = 2,283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.58x = 5,467.54 × 2,283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.58x = 12,483,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,483,815.38/3,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.22

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