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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.46, 5,971.59 and 2,741.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.46, 5,971.59 and 2,741.81 is: 4,116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.46 : 5,971.59 = 2,741.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.46/5,971.59 = 2,741.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.46x = 5,971.59 × 2,741.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.46x = 16,372,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,372,935.32/3,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.43

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