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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.22, 5,499.81 and 2,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.22, 5,499.81 and 2,306.70 is: 3,183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.22 : 5,499.81 = 2,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.22/5,499.81 = 2,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.22x = 5,499.81 × 2,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.22x = 12,686,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686,411.73/3,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.36

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