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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,973.88, 5,484.44 and 2,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,973.88, 5,484.44 and 2,295.28 is: 3,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,973.88 : 5,484.44 = 2,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,973.88/5,484.44 = 2,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,973.88x = 5,484.44 × 2,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,973.88x = 12,588,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588,332.84/3,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.77

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