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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.80, 5,472.72 and 2,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.80, 5,472.72 and 2,287.20 is: 3,156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.80 : 5,472.72 = 2,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.80/5,472.72 = 2,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.80x = 5,472.72 × 2,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.80x = 12,517,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,205.18/3,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.29

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