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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.72, 5,486.51 and 2,207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.72, 5,486.51 and 2,207.66 is: 3,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.72 : 5,486.51 = 2,207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.72/5,486.51 = 2,207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.72x = 5,486.51 × 2,207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.72x = 12,112,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,112,310.20/3,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.57

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