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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.67, 5,475.71 and 2,199.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.67, 5,475.71 and 2,199.39 is: 3,035.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.67 : 5,475.71 = 2,199.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.67/5,475.71 = 2,199.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.67x = 5,475.71 × 2,199.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.67x = 12,043,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,043,221.82/3,967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.34

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