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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,916.94, 5,407.72 and 3,479.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,916.94, 5,407.72 and 3,479.54 is: 4,803.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,916.94 : 5,407.72 = 3,479.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,916.94/5,407.72 = 3,479.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,916.94x = 5,407.72 × 3,479.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,916.94x = 18,816,378.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816,378.05/3,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.85

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