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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.78, 5,468.96 and 3,413.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.78, 5,468.96 and 3,413.19 is: 4,705.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.78 : 5,468.96 = 3,413.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.78/5,468.96 = 3,413.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.78x = 5,468.96 × 3,413.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.78x = 18,666,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,666,582.52/3,966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.73

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