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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.71, 5,473.80 and 2,198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.71, 5,473.80 and 2,198.48 is: 3,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.71 : 5,473.80 = 2,198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.71/5,473.80 = 2,198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.71x = 5,473.80 × 2,198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.71x = 12,034,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,034,039.82/3,966.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.76

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