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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,983.67, 5,497.29 and 2,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,983.67, 5,497.29 and 2,215.44 is: 3,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,983.67 : 5,497.29 = 2,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,983.67/5,497.29 = 2,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,983.67x = 5,497.29 × 2,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,983.67x = 12,178,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,916.16/3,983.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.21

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