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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.14, 5,499.48 and 2,217.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.14, 5,499.48 and 2,217.15 is: 3,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.14 : 5,499.48 = 2,217.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.14/5,499.48 = 2,217.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.14x = 5,499.48 × 2,217.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.14x = 12,193,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193,172.08/3,985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.66

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