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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.03, 5,469.35 and 2,372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.03, 5,469.35 and 2,372.41 is: 3,271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.03 : 5,469.35 = 2,372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.03/5,469.35 = 2,372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.03x = 5,469.35 × 2,372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.03x = 12,975,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,975,557.66/3,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.67

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