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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.74, 5,949.99 and 2,483.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.74, 5,949.99 and 2,483.27 is: 3,725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.74 : 5,949.99 = 2,483.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.74/5,949.99 = 2,483.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.74x = 5,949.99 × 2,483.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.74x = 14,775,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,775,401.92/3,965.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.76

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