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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.72, 5,472.44 and 2,197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.72, 5,472.44 and 2,197.22 is: 3,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.72 : 5,472.44 = 2,197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.72/5,472.44 = 2,197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.72x = 5,472.44 × 2,197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.72x = 12,024,154.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,024,154.62/3,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.02

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