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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,974.81, 5,479.92 and 3,421.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,974.81, 5,479.92 and 3,421.22 is: 4,716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,974.81 : 5,479.92 = 3,421.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,974.81/5,479.92 = 3,421.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,974.81x = 5,479.92 × 3,421.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,974.81x = 18,747,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,747,984.50/3,974.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.71

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