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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.89, 5,474.18 and 3,377.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.89, 5,474.18 and 3,377.09 is: 4,649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.89 : 5,474.18 = 3,377.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.89/5,474.18 = 3,377.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.89x = 5,474.18 × 3,377.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.89x = 18,486,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,486,820.66/3,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.74

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