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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,968.63, 5,476.96 and 2,290.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,968.63, 5,476.96 and 2,290.35 is: 3,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,968.63 : 5,476.96 = 2,290.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,968.63/5,476.96 = 2,290.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,968.63x = 5,476.96 × 2,290.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,968.63x = 12,544,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,544,137.66/3,968.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.82

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