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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,983.85, 5,497.89 and 2,215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,983.85, 5,497.89 and 2,215.62 is: 3,057.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,983.85 : 5,497.89 = 2,215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,983.85/5,497.89 = 2,215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,983.85x = 5,497.89 × 2,215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,983.85x = 12,181,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181,235.04/3,983.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.65

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