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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.66, 5,475.32 and 2,199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.66, 5,475.32 and 2,199.30 is: 3,035.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.66 : 5,475.32 = 2,199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.66/5,475.32 = 2,199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.66x = 5,475.32 × 2,199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.66x = 12,041,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,041,884.98/3,967.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.01

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