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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.83, 5,466.70 and 2,283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.83, 5,466.70 and 2,283.31 is: 3,150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.83 : 5,466.70 = 2,283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.83/5,466.70 = 2,283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.83x = 5,466.70 × 2,283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.83x = 12,482,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482,170.78/3,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.61

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