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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.92, 5,476.01 and 2,199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.92, 5,476.01 and 2,199.69 is: 3,035.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.92 : 5,476.01 = 2,199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.92/5,476.01 = 2,199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.92x = 5,476.01 × 2,199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.92x = 12,045,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,045,513.44/3,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.72

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