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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.39, 5,485.05 and 2,206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.39, 5,485.05 and 2,206.55 is: 3,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.39 : 5,485.05 = 2,206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.39/5,485.05 = 2,206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.39x = 5,485.05 × 2,206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.39x = 12,103,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103,050.79/3,975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.49

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