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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971.96, 5,481.62 and 2,203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971.96, 5,481.62 and 2,203.72 is: 3,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971.96 : 5,481.62 = 2,203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971.96/5,481.62 = 2,203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971.96x = 5,481.62 × 2,203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971.96x = 12,079,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,079,955.63/3,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.31

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