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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,982.53, 5,493.35 and 3,142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,982.53, 5,493.35 and 3,142.97 is: 4,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,982.53 : 5,493.35 = 3,142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,982.53/5,493.35 = 3,142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,982.53x = 5,493.35 × 3,142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,982.53x = 17,265,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,265,435.24/3,982.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.29

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