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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.86, 5,475.78 and 2,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.86, 5,475.78 and 2,199.36 is: 3,035.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.86 : 5,475.78 = 2,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.86/5,475.78 = 2,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.86x = 5,475.78 × 2,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.86x = 12,043,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,043,211.50/3,967.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.19

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