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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.32, 5,513.70 and 2,227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.32, 5,513.70 and 2,227.24 is: 3,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.32 : 5,513.70 = 2,227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.32/5,513.70 = 2,227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.32x = 5,513.70 × 2,227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.32x = 12,280,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,280,333.19/3,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.68

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