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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.42, 5,473.53 and 2,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.42, 5,473.53 and 2,394.24 is: 3,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.42 : 5,473.53 = 2,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.42/5,473.53 = 2,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.42x = 5,473.53 × 2,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.42x = 13,104,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,104,944.47/3,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.97

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