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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.72, 5,508.83 and 2,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.72, 5,508.83 and 2,223.60 is: 3,068.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.72 : 5,508.83 = 2,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.72/5,508.83 = 2,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.72x = 5,508.83 × 2,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.72x = 12,249,434.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249,434.39/3,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.71

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