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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.71, 5,507.10 and 2,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.71, 5,507.10 and 2,222.28 is: 3,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.71 : 5,507.10 = 2,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.71/5,507.10 = 2,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.71x = 5,507.10 × 2,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.71x = 12,238,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,238,318.19/3,990.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.71

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