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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,982.74, 5,971.92 and 3,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,982.74, 5,971.92 and 3,055.98 is: 4,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,982.74 : 5,971.92 = 3,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,982.74/5,971.92 = 3,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,982.74x = 5,971.92 × 3,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,982.74x = 18,250,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250,068.08/3,982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.29

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