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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.89, 5,507.43 and 2,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.89, 5,507.43 and 2,222.50 is: 3,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.89 : 5,507.43 = 2,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.89/5,507.43 = 2,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.89x = 5,507.43 × 2,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.89x = 12,240,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240,263.18/3,990.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.05

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