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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,989.22, 5,505.12 and 2,220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,989.22, 5,505.12 and 2,220.83 is: 3,064.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,989.22 : 5,505.12 = 2,220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,989.22/5,505.12 = 2,220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,989.22x = 5,505.12 × 2,220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,989.22x = 12,225,935.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,225,935.65/3,989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.74

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