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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.28, 5,952.88 and 3,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.28, 5,952.88 and 3,094.36 is: 4,644.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.28 : 5,952.88 = 3,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.28/5,952.88 = 3,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.28x = 5,952.88 × 3,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.28x = 18,420,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,420,353.76/3,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.24

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