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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.82, 5,474.13 and 2,198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.82, 5,474.13 and 2,198.41 is: 3,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.82 : 5,474.13 = 2,198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.82/5,474.13 = 2,198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.82x = 5,474.13 × 2,198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.82x = 12,034,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,034,382.13/3,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.76

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