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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.71, 5,476.49 and 2,775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.71, 5,476.49 and 2,775.31 is: 3,827.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.71 : 5,476.49 = 2,775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.71/5,476.49 = 2,775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.71x = 5,476.49 × 2,775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.71x = 15,198,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198,929.89/3,970.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.76

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