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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.83, 5,508.83 and 2,223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.83, 5,508.83 and 2,223.47 is: 3,068.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.83 : 5,508.83 = 2,223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.83/5,508.83 = 2,223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.83x = 5,508.83 × 2,223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.83x = 12,248,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248,704.47/3,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.44

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