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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.51, 5,486.45 and 2,296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.51, 5,486.45 and 2,296.98 is: 3,169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.51 : 5,486.45 = 2,296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.51/5,486.45 = 2,296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.51x = 5,486.45 × 2,296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.51x = 12,602,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,602,265.92/3,975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.98

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