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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.60, 5,486.38 and 2,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.60, 5,486.38 and 2,207.28 is: 3,046.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.60 : 5,486.38 = 2,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.60/5,486.38 = 2,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.60x = 5,486.38 × 2,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.60x = 12,109,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,109,976.85/3,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.08

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