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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971.83, 5,481.44 and 2,203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971.83, 5,481.44 and 2,203.78 is: 3,041.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971.83 : 5,481.44 = 2,203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971.83/5,481.44 = 2,203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971.83x = 5,481.44 × 2,203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971.83x = 12,079,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,079,887.84/3,971.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.39

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