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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.34, 5,507.88 and 2,222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.34, 5,507.88 and 2,222.90 is: 3,067.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.34 : 5,507.88 = 2,222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.34/5,507.88 = 2,222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.34x = 5,507.88 × 2,222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.34x = 12,243,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,243,466.45/3,991.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.51

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