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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.39, 5,506.59 and 2,222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.39, 5,506.59 and 2,222.04 is: 3,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.39 : 5,506.59 = 2,222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.39/5,506.59 = 2,222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.39x = 5,506.59 × 2,222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.39x = 12,235,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,235,863.24/3,990.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.33

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