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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.80, 5,507.28 and 2,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.80, 5,507.28 and 2,222.48 is: 3,067.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.80 : 5,507.28 = 2,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.80/5,507.28 = 2,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.80x = 5,507.28 × 2,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.80x = 12,239,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,239,819.65/3,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.01

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