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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.89, 5,467.22 and 2,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.89, 5,467.22 and 2,283.59 is: 3,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.89 : 5,467.22 = 2,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.89/5,467.22 = 2,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.89x = 5,467.22 × 2,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.89x = 12,484,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,484,906.16/3,961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.25

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