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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.94, 5,474.70 and 2,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.94, 5,474.70 and 2,198.72 is: 3,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.94 : 5,474.70 = 2,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.94/5,474.70 = 2,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.94x = 5,474.70 × 2,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.94x = 12,037,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,037,332.38/3,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.41

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