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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.83, 5,466.78 and 2,283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.83, 5,466.78 and 2,283.11 is: 3,150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.83 : 5,466.78 = 2,283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.83/5,466.78 = 2,283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.83x = 5,466.78 × 2,283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.83x = 12,481,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,481,232.75/3,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.37

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