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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.48, 5,473.50 and 2,197.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.48, 5,473.50 and 2,197.98 is: 3,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.48 : 5,473.50 = 2,197.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.48/5,473.50 = 2,197.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.48x = 5,473.50 × 2,197.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.48x = 12,030,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,030,643.53/3,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.08

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