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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.64, 5,473.94 and 2,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.64, 5,473.94 and 2,198.24 is: 3,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.64 : 5,473.94 = 2,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.64/5,473.94 = 2,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.64x = 5,473.94 × 2,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.64x = 12,033,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,033,033.87/3,966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.56

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