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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.78, 5,467.83 and 2,282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.78, 5,467.83 and 2,282.86 is: 3,150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.78 : 5,467.83 = 2,282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.78/5,467.83 = 2,282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.78x = 5,467.83 × 2,282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.78x = 12,482,290.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482,290.39/3,961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.68

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