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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.96, 5,476.68 and 3,779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.96, 5,476.68 and 3,779.16 is: 5,205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.96 : 5,476.68 = 3,779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.96/5,476.68 = 3,779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.96x = 5,476.68 × 3,779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.96x = 20,697,249.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,697,249.99/3,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.60

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