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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971.91, 5,483.75 and 2,556.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971.91, 5,483.75 and 2,556.26 is: 3,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971.91 : 5,483.75 = 2,556.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971.91/5,483.75 = 2,556.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971.91x = 5,483.75 × 2,556.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971.91x = 14,017,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017,850.57/3,971.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.25

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