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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,986.38, 5,501.08 and 2,218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,986.38, 5,501.08 and 2,218.04 is: 3,060.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,986.38 : 5,501.08 = 2,218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,986.38/5,501.08 = 2,218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,986.38x = 5,501.08 × 2,218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,986.38x = 12,201,615.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201,615.48/3,986.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.83

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