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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,969.92, 5,474.16 and 3,249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,969.92, 5,474.16 and 3,249.92 is: 4,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,969.92 : 5,474.16 = 3,249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,969.92/5,474.16 = 3,249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,969.92x = 5,474.16 × 3,249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,969.92x = 17,790,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,790,582.07/3,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.35

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