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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.52, 5,509.69 and 2,224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.52, 5,509.69 and 2,224.13 is: 3,069.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.52 : 5,509.69 = 2,224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.52/5,509.69 = 2,224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.52x = 5,509.69 × 2,224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.52x = 12,254,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,254,266.82/3,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.31

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