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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,973.81, 5,483.87 and 2,205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,973.81, 5,483.87 and 2,205.42 is: 3,043.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,973.81 : 5,483.87 = 2,205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,973.81/5,483.87 = 2,205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,973.81x = 5,483.87 × 2,205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,973.81x = 12,094,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,094,236.58/3,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.49

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