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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.52, 5,499.68 and 2,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.52, 5,499.68 and 2,217.04 is: 3,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.52 : 5,499.68 = 2,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.52/5,499.68 = 2,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.52x = 5,499.68 × 2,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.52x = 12,193,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193,010.55/3,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.33

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