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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.32, 5,470.72 and 2,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.32, 5,470.72 and 2,195.84 is: 3,030.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.32 : 5,470.72 = 2,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.32/5,470.72 = 2,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.32x = 5,470.72 × 2,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.32x = 12,012,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,012,825.80/3,964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.24

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