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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,962.52, 5,466.52 and 2,283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,962.52, 5,466.52 and 2,283.49 is: 3,150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,962.52 : 5,466.52 = 2,283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,962.52/5,466.52 = 2,283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,962.52x = 5,466.52 × 2,283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,962.52x = 12,482,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,482,753.44/3,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.21

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