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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.84, 5,466.72 and 2,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.84, 5,466.72 and 2,283.32 is: 3,150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.84 : 5,466.72 = 2,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.84/5,466.72 = 2,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.84x = 5,466.72 × 2,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.84x = 12,482,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482,271.11/3,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.62

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