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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.78, 5,472.71 and 2,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.78, 5,472.71 and 2,287.26 is: 3,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.78 : 5,472.71 = 2,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.78/5,472.71 = 2,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.78x = 5,472.71 × 2,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.78x = 12,517,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,499.24/3,965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.38

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