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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.98, 5,486.78 and 2,207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.98, 5,486.78 and 2,207.55 is: 3,046.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.98 : 5,486.78 = 2,207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.98/5,486.78 = 2,207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.98x = 5,486.78 × 2,207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.98x = 12,112,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,112,330.15/3,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.38

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