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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.63, 5,473.94 and 2,394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.63, 5,473.94 and 2,394.42 is: 3,304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.63 : 5,473.94 = 2,394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.63/5,473.94 = 2,394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.63x = 5,473.94 × 2,394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.63x = 13,106,911.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,106,911.41/3,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.29

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