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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.33, 5,513.40 and 2,226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.33, 5,513.40 and 2,226.89 is: 3,073.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.33 : 5,513.40 = 2,226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.33/5,513.40 = 2,226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.33x = 5,513.40 × 2,226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.33x = 12,277,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,277,749.11/3,995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.03

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