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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,993.92, 5,511.56 and 2,225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,993.92, 5,511.56 and 2,225.48 is: 3,071.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,993.92 : 5,511.56 = 2,225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,993.92/5,511.56 = 2,225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,993.92x = 5,511.56 × 2,225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,993.92x = 12,265,866.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,265,866.55/3,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.13

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