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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.96, 5,486.78 and 2,207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.96, 5,486.78 and 2,207.88 is: 3,046.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.96 : 5,486.78 = 2,207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.96/5,486.78 = 2,207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.96x = 5,486.78 × 2,207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.96x = 12,114,151.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,114,151.83/3,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.85

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