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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.32, 5,473.71 and 2,197.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.32, 5,473.71 and 2,197.93 is: 3,033.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.32 : 5,473.71 = 2,197.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.32/5,473.71 = 2,197.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.32x = 5,473.71 × 2,197.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.32x = 12,030,817.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,030,817.74/3,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.25

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