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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.70, 5,510.21 and 2,224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.70, 5,510.21 and 2,224.34 is: 3,069.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.70 : 5,510.21 = 2,224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.70/5,510.21 = 2,224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.70x = 5,510.21 × 2,224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.70x = 12,256,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,256,541.84/3,992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.74

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