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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.20, 5,511.98 and 2,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.20, 5,511.98 and 2,225.96 is: 3,071.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.20 : 5,511.98 = 2,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.20/5,511.98 = 2,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.20x = 5,511.98 × 2,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.20x = 12,269,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,269,447.00/3,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.82

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