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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.52, 5,507.40 and 2,222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.52, 5,507.40 and 2,222.38 is: 3,067.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.52 : 5,507.40 = 2,222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.52/5,507.40 = 2,222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.52x = 5,507.40 × 2,222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.52x = 12,239,535.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,239,535.61/3,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.15

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