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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,973.28, 5,470.58 and 3,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,973.28, 5,470.58 and 3,026.04 is: 4,166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,973.28 : 5,470.58 = 3,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,973.28/5,470.58 = 3,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,973.28x = 5,470.58 × 3,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,973.28x = 16,554,193.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,554,193.90/3,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.38

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