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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971.64, 5,474.80 and 3,130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971.64, 5,474.80 and 3,130.84 is: 4,315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971.64 : 5,474.80 = 3,130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971.64/5,474.80 = 3,130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971.64x = 5,474.80 × 3,130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971.64x = 17,140,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,140,722.83/3,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.78

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