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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,984.92, 5,499.26 and 2,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,984.92, 5,499.26 and 2,216.52 is: 3,058.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,984.92 : 5,499.26 = 2,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,984.92/5,499.26 = 2,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,984.92x = 5,499.26 × 2,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,984.92x = 12,189,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,189,219.78/3,984.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.84

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