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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.98, 5,508.90 and 2,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.98, 5,508.90 and 2,223.48 is: 3,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.98 : 5,508.90 = 2,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.98/5,508.90 = 2,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.98x = 5,508.90 × 2,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.98x = 12,248,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,248,928.97/3,991.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.38

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