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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,986.82, 5,501.68 and 2,218.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,986.82, 5,501.68 and 2,218.39 is: 3,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,986.82 : 5,501.68 = 2,218.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,986.82/5,501.68 = 2,218.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,986.82x = 5,501.68 × 2,218.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,986.82x = 12,204,881.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,204,881.55/3,986.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.30

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