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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,976.31, 5,492.48 and 3,026.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,976.31, 5,492.48 and 3,026.34 is: 4,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,976.31 : 5,492.48 = 3,026.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,976.31/5,492.48 = 3,026.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,976.31x = 5,492.48 × 3,026.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,976.31x = 16,622,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622,119.49/3,976.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.28

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