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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,973.44, 5,481.74 and 2,556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,973.44, 5,481.74 and 2,556.86 is: 3,527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,973.44 : 5,481.74 = 2,556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,973.44/5,481.74 = 2,556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,973.44x = 5,481.74 × 2,556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,973.44x = 14,016,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,016,041.74/3,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.43

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