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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.08, 5,499.34 and 2,216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.08, 5,499.34 and 2,216.65 is: 3,058.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.08 : 5,499.34 = 2,216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.08/5,499.34 = 2,216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.08x = 5,499.34 × 2,216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.08x = 12,190,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,190,113.34/3,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.94

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