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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.88, 7,441.58 and 3,655.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.88, 7,441.58 and 3,655.28 is: 5,470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.88 : 7,441.58 = 3,655.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.88/7,441.58 = 3,655.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.88x = 7,441.58 × 3,655.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.88x = 27,201,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201,086.28/4,971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.99

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