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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.55, 5,483.23 and 2,912.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.55, 5,483.23 and 2,912.92 is: 4,017.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.55 : 5,483.23 = 2,912.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.55/5,483.23 = 2,912.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.55x = 5,483.23 × 2,912.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.55x = 15,972,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972,189.34/3,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.61

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