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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.83, 5,513.40 and 2,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.83, 5,513.40 and 2,226.60 is: 3,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.83 : 5,513.40 = 2,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.83/5,513.40 = 2,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.83x = 5,513.40 × 2,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.83x = 12,276,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,276,136.44/3,994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.01

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