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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.54, 5,473.77 and 2,287.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.54, 5,473.77 and 2,287.95 is: 3,157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.54 : 5,473.77 = 2,287.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.54/5,473.77 = 2,287.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.54x = 5,473.77 × 2,287.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.54x = 12,523,712.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523,712.07/3,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.34

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