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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.64, 5,507.12 and 2,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.64, 5,507.12 and 2,222.24 is: 3,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.64 : 5,507.12 = 2,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.64/5,507.12 = 2,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.64x = 5,507.12 × 2,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.64x = 12,238,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,238,142.35/3,990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.71

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