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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.95, 5,474.43 and 2,198.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.95, 5,474.43 and 2,198.58 is: 3,034.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.95 : 5,474.43 = 2,198.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.95/5,474.43 = 2,198.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.95x = 5,474.43 × 2,198.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.95x = 12,035,972.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,035,972.31/3,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.07

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