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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.23, 5,499.63 and 2,216.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.23, 5,499.63 and 2,216.85 is: 3,059.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.23 : 5,499.63 = 2,216.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.23/5,499.63 = 2,216.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.23x = 5,499.63 × 2,216.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.23x = 12,191,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,191,854.77/3,985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.26

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