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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.44, 5,473.51 and 2,394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.44, 5,473.51 and 2,394.23 is: 3,303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.44 : 5,473.51 = 2,394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.44/5,473.51 = 2,394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.44x = 5,473.51 × 2,394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.44x = 13,104,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,104,808.49/3,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.93

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