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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.36, 5,507.40 and 2,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.36, 5,507.40 and 2,222.96 is: 3,067.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.36 : 5,507.40 = 2,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.36/5,507.40 = 2,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.36x = 5,507.40 × 2,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.36x = 12,242,729.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,242,729.90/3,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.31

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