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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.01, 5,508.97 and 2,223.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.01, 5,508.97 and 2,223.61 is: 3,068.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.01 : 5,508.97 = 2,223.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.01/5,508.97 = 2,223.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.01x = 5,508.97 × 2,223.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.01x = 12,249,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249,791.78/3,992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.58

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