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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.50, 5,484.30 and 2,797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.50, 5,484.30 and 2,797.22 is: 3,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.50 : 5,484.30 = 2,797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.50/5,484.30 = 2,797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.50x = 5,484.30 × 2,797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.50x = 15,340,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,340,793.65/3,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.83

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