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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.82, 5,483.90 and 2,199.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.82, 5,483.90 and 2,199.17 is: 3,294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.82 : 5,483.90 = 2,199.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.82/5,483.90 = 2,199.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.82x = 5,483.90 × 2,199.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.82x = 12,060,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,060,047.57/3,660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.36

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