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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.70, 5,510.05 and 2,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.70, 5,510.05 and 2,200.30 is: 3,036.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.70 : 5,510.05 = 2,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.70/5,510.05 = 2,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.70x = 5,510.05 × 2,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.70x = 12,123,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,123,743.74/3,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.48

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