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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.03, 5,486.09 and 2,403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.03, 5,486.09 and 2,403.63 is: 3,317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.03 : 5,486.09 = 2,403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.03/5,486.09 = 2,403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.03x = 5,486.09 × 2,403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.03x = 13,186,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,186,518.49/3,975.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.34

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