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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.77, 5,475.54 and 2,199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.77, 5,475.54 and 2,199.41 is: 3,035.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.77 : 5,475.54 = 2,199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.77/5,475.54 = 2,199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.77x = 5,475.54 × 2,199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.77x = 12,042,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,042,957.43/3,967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.20

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