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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,973.14, 5,948.73 and 2,996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,973.14, 5,948.73 and 2,996.28 is: 4,486.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,973.14 : 5,948.73 = 2,996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,973.14/5,948.73 = 2,996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,973.14x = 5,948.73 × 2,996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,973.14x = 17,824,060.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,824,060.72/3,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.14

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