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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.28, 5,513.38 and 2,226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.28, 5,513.38 and 2,226.85 is: 3,072.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.28 : 5,513.38 = 2,226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.28/5,513.38 = 2,226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.28x = 5,513.38 × 2,226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.28x = 12,277,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,277,450.90/3,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.99

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