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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.34, 5,473.58 and 2,197.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.34, 5,473.58 and 2,197.98 is: 3,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.34 : 5,473.58 = 2,197.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.34/5,473.58 = 2,197.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.34x = 5,473.58 × 2,197.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.34x = 12,030,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,030,824.86/3,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.23

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