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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,972.65, 5,481.98 and 2,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,972.65, 5,481.98 and 2,204.26 is: 3,041.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,972.65 : 5,481.98 = 2,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,972.65/5,481.98 = 2,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,972.65x = 5,481.98 × 2,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,972.65x = 12,083,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,083,723.61/3,972.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.73

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