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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.26, 5,473.38 and 2,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.26, 5,473.38 and 2,287.04 is: 3,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.26 : 5,473.38 = 2,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.26/5,473.38 = 2,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.26x = 5,473.38 × 2,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.26x = 12,517,839.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517,839.00/3,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.08

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