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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.03, 5,473.04 and 2,287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.03, 5,473.04 and 2,287.34 is: 3,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.03 : 5,473.04 = 2,287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.03/5,473.04 = 2,287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.03x = 5,473.04 × 2,287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.03x = 12,518,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,518,664.51/3,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.47

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