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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.83, 5,944.40 and 2,209.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.83, 5,944.40 and 2,209.41 is: 3,310.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.83 : 5,944.40 = 2,209.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.83/5,944.40 = 2,209.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.83x = 5,944.40 × 2,209.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.83x = 13,133,624.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,133,624.55/3,966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.86

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