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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.93, 5,482.97 and 2,630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.93, 5,482.97 and 2,630.92 is: 3,628.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.93 : 5,482.97 = 2,630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.93/5,482.97 = 2,630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.93x = 5,482.97 × 2,630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.93x = 14,425,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425,256.74/3,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.15

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