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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.58, 5,486.99 and 2,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.58, 5,486.99 and 2,296.70 is: 3,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.58 : 5,486.99 = 2,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.58/5,486.99 = 2,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.58x = 5,486.99 × 2,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.58x = 12,601,995.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,601,995.37/3,975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.85

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