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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.30, 5,511.07 and 2,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.30, 5,511.07 and 2,225.50 is: 3,070.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.30 : 5,511.07 = 2,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.30/5,511.07 = 2,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.30x = 5,511.07 × 2,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.30x = 12,264,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,264,886.29/3,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.60

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