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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,986.40, 5,501.09 and 2,217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,986.40, 5,501.09 and 2,217.97 is: 3,060.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,986.40 : 5,501.09 = 2,217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,986.40/5,501.09 = 2,217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,986.40x = 5,501.09 × 2,217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,986.40x = 12,201,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,213.99/3,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.71

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