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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.26, 5,508.09 and 2,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.26, 5,508.09 and 2,223.30 is: 3,068.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.26 : 5,508.09 = 2,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.26/5,508.09 = 2,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.26x = 5,508.09 × 2,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.26x = 12,246,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,246,136.50/3,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.24

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