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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.57, 5,508.37 and 2,223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.57, 5,508.37 and 2,223.13 is: 3,067.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.57 : 5,508.37 = 2,223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.57/5,508.37 = 2,223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.57x = 5,508.37 × 2,223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.57x = 12,245,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,245,822.60/3,991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.92

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