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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.08, 5,513.22 and 2,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.08, 5,513.22 and 2,227.04 is: 3,073.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.08 : 5,513.22 = 2,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.08/5,513.22 = 2,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.08x = 5,513.22 × 2,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.08x = 12,278,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,278,161.47/3,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.32

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