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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.84, 5,473.62 and 2,288.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.84, 5,473.62 and 2,288.31 is: 3,157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.84 : 5,473.62 = 2,288.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.84/5,473.62 = 2,288.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.84x = 5,473.62 × 2,288.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.84x = 12,525,339.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525,339.38/3,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.51

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