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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.74, 5,475.48 and 2,199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.74, 5,475.48 and 2,199.34 is: 3,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.74 : 5,475.48 = 2,199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.74/5,475.48 = 2,199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.74x = 5,475.48 × 2,199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.74x = 12,042,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,042,453.15/3,967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.09

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