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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,979.95, 5,954.93 and 3,575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,979.95, 5,954.93 and 3,575.76 is: 5,350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,979.95 : 5,954.93 = 3,575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,979.95/5,954.93 = 3,575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,979.95x = 5,954.93 × 3,575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,979.95x = 21,293,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,293,400.50/3,979.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.17

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