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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.69, 5,486.46 and 2,207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.69, 5,486.46 and 2,207.30 is: 3,046.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.69 : 5,486.46 = 2,207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.69/5,486.46 = 2,207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.69x = 5,486.46 × 2,207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.69x = 12,110,230.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,110,230.21/3,975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.07

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