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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.87, 5,473.34 and 2,973.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.87, 5,473.34 and 2,973.43 is: 4,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.87 : 5,473.34 = 2,973.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.87/5,473.34 = 2,973.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.87x = 5,473.34 × 2,973.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.87x = 16,274,593.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,274,593.36/3,964.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.70

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