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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.97, 5,472.07 and 2,373.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.97, 5,472.07 and 2,373.43 is: 3,273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.97 : 5,472.07 = 2,373.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.97/5,472.07 = 2,373.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.97x = 5,472.07 × 2,373.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.97x = 12,987,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,987,575.10/3,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.93

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