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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,983.71, 5,497.44 and 2,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,983.71, 5,497.44 and 2,215.30 is: 3,057.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,983.71 : 5,497.44 = 2,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,983.71/5,497.44 = 2,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,983.71x = 5,497.44 × 2,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,983.71x = 12,178,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,451.34/3,983.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.07

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