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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.99, 5,486.68 and 2,207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.99, 5,486.68 and 2,207.58 is: 3,046.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.99 : 5,486.68 = 2,207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.99/5,486.68 = 2,207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.99x = 5,486.68 × 2,207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.99x = 12,112,285.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,112,285.03/3,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.36

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