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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.66, 5,507.10 and 2,222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.66, 5,507.10 and 2,222.23 is: 3,066.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.66 : 5,507.10 = 2,222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.66/5,507.10 = 2,222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.66x = 5,507.10 × 2,222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.66x = 12,238,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,238,042.83/3,990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.67

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