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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.28, 5,473.39 and 2,287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.28, 5,473.39 and 2,287.58 is: 3,156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.28 : 5,473.39 = 2,287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.28/5,473.39 = 2,287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.28x = 5,473.39 × 2,287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.28x = 12,520,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,520,817.50/3,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.82

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