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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.44, 5,485.74 and 2,206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.44, 5,485.74 and 2,206.94 is: 3,045.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.44 : 5,485.74 = 2,206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.44/5,485.74 = 2,206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.44x = 5,485.74 × 2,206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.44x = 12,106,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,106,699.04/3,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.37

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