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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.61, 5,509.31 and 2,224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.61, 5,509.31 and 2,224.11 is: 3,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.61 : 5,509.31 = 2,224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.61/5,509.31 = 2,224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.61x = 5,509.31 × 2,224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.61x = 12,253,300.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,253,300.34/3,992.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.00

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