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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.35, 5,509.61 and 2,223.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.35, 5,509.61 and 2,223.95 is: 3,069.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.35 : 5,509.61 = 2,223.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.35/5,509.61 = 2,223.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.35x = 5,509.61 × 2,223.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.35x = 12,253,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,253,101.27/3,992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.15

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