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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971.97, 5,481.09 and 2,203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971.97, 5,481.09 and 2,203.47 is: 3,040.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971.97 : 5,481.09 = 2,203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971.97/5,481.09 = 2,203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971.97x = 5,481.09 × 2,203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971.97x = 12,077,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,077,417.38/3,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.66

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