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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.16, 5,511.76 and 2,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.16, 5,511.76 and 2,225.96 is: 3,071.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.16 : 5,511.76 = 2,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.16/5,511.76 = 2,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.16x = 5,511.76 × 2,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.16x = 12,268,957.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,268,957.29/3,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.72

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