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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.72, 5,486.40 and 2,207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.72, 5,486.40 and 2,207.04 is: 3,045.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.72 : 5,486.40 = 2,207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.72/5,486.40 = 2,207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.72x = 5,486.40 × 2,207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.72x = 12,108,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,108,704.26/3,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.66

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