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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.32, 5,507.22 and 2,222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.32, 5,507.22 and 2,222.64 is: 3,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.32 : 5,507.22 = 2,222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.32/5,507.22 = 2,222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.32x = 5,507.22 × 2,222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.32x = 12,240,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240,567.46/3,991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.80

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