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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,976.20, 5,963.22 and 3,322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,976.20, 5,963.22 and 3,322.26 is: 4,982.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,976.20 : 5,963.22 = 3,322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,976.20/5,963.22 = 3,322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,976.20x = 5,963.22 × 3,322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,976.20x = 19,811,367.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,811,367.28/3,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.49

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