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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.16, 5,473.34 and 2,571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.16, 5,473.34 and 2,571.36 is: 3,548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.16 : 5,473.34 = 2,571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.16/5,473.34 = 2,571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.16x = 5,473.34 × 2,571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.16x = 14,073,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073,927.54/3,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.50

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