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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.25, 5,509.45 and 2,223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.25, 5,509.45 and 2,223.97 is: 3,069.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.25 : 5,509.45 = 2,223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.25/5,509.45 = 2,223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.25x = 5,509.45 × 2,223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.25x = 12,252,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252,840.52/3,992.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.15

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