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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971, 5,479.98 and 3,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971, 5,479.98 and 3,475.28 is: 4,795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971 : 5,479.98 = 3,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971/5,479.98 = 3,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971x = 5,479.98 × 3,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971x = 19,044,464.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,464.89/3,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.89

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