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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.57, 5,473.79 and 2,198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.57, 5,473.79 and 2,198.16 is: 3,033.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.57 : 5,473.79 = 2,198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.57/5,473.79 = 2,198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.57x = 5,473.79 × 2,198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.57x = 12,032,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,032,255.24/3,966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.42

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