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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.64, 5,508.50 and 2,223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.64, 5,508.50 and 2,223.24 is: 3,068.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.64 : 5,508.50 = 2,223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.64/5,508.50 = 2,223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.64x = 5,508.50 × 2,223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.64x = 12,246,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,246,717.54/3,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.09

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