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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.05, 5,509.13 and 2,223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.05, 5,509.13 and 2,223.69 is: 3,068.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.05 : 5,509.13 = 2,223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.05/5,509.13 = 2,223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.05x = 5,509.13 × 2,223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.05x = 12,250,597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,250,597.29/3,992.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.75

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