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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.64, 5,472.59 and 2,197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.64, 5,472.59 and 2,197.22 is: 3,032.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.64 : 5,472.59 = 2,197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.64/5,472.59 = 2,197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.64x = 5,472.59 × 2,197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.64x = 12,024,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,024,445.85/3,965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.16

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