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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,987.95, 5,503.50 and 2,195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,987.95, 5,503.50 and 2,195.51 is: 3,029.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,987.95 : 5,503.50 = 2,195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,987.95/5,503.50 = 2,195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,987.95x = 5,503.50 × 2,195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,987.95x = 12,082,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,082,961.77/3,987.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.87

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