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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.64, 5,499.90 and 2,217.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.64, 5,499.90 and 2,217.05 is: 3,059.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.64 : 5,499.90 = 2,217.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.64/5,499.90 = 2,217.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.64x = 5,499.90 × 2,217.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.64x = 12,193,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193,525.80/3,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.37

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