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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.95, 5,946.12 and 2,581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.95, 5,946.12 and 2,581.27 is: 3,869.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.95 : 5,946.12 = 2,581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.95/5,946.12 = 2,581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.95x = 5,946.12 × 2,581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.95x = 15,348,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,348,541.17/3,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.10

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