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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.06, 5,507.52 and 2,222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.06, 5,507.52 and 2,222.57 is: 3,067.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.06 : 5,507.52 = 2,222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.06/5,507.52 = 2,222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.06x = 5,507.52 × 2,222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.06x = 12,240,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240,848.73/3,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.07

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