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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.94, 5,476.08 and 2,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.94, 5,476.08 and 2,199.72 is: 3,035.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.94 : 5,476.08 = 2,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.94/5,476.08 = 2,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.94x = 5,476.08 × 2,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.94x = 12,045,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,045,842.70/3,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.79

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