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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.16, 5,485.58 and 2,206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.16, 5,485.58 and 2,206.73 is: 3,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.16 : 5,485.58 = 2,206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.16/5,485.58 = 2,206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.16x = 5,485.58 × 2,206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.16x = 12,105,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,105,193.95/3,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.21

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