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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.92, 5,486.80 and 2,207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.92, 5,486.80 and 2,207.92 is: 3,046.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.92 : 5,486.80 = 2,207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.92/5,486.80 = 2,207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.92x = 5,486.80 × 2,207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.92x = 12,114,415.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,114,415.46/3,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.95

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