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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.36, 5,488.93 and 2,209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.36, 5,488.93 and 2,209.13 is: 3,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.36 : 5,488.93 = 2,209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.36/5,488.93 = 2,209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.36x = 5,488.93 × 2,209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.36x = 12,125,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,125,759.93/3,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.70

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