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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971.52, 5,951.04 and 2,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971.52, 5,951.04 and 2,996.88 is: 4,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971.52 : 5,951.04 = 2,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971.52/5,951.04 = 2,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971.52x = 5,951.04 × 2,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971.52x = 17,834,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834,552.76/3,971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.61

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