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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,984.06, 5,497.90 and 2,215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,984.06, 5,497.90 and 2,215.62 is: 3,057.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,984.06 : 5,497.90 = 2,215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,984.06/5,497.90 = 2,215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,984.06x = 5,497.90 × 2,215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,984.06x = 12,181,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181,257.20/3,984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.50

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