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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.23, 5,470.38 and 2,195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.23, 5,470.38 and 2,195.73 is: 3,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.23 : 5,470.38 = 2,195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.23/5,470.38 = 2,195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.23x = 5,470.38 × 2,195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.23x = 12,011,477.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011,477.48/3,964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.96

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