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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.42, 5,513.48 and 2,202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.42, 5,513.48 and 2,202.84 is: 3,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.42 : 5,513.48 = 2,202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.42/5,513.48 = 2,202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.42x = 5,513.48 × 2,202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.42x = 12,145,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,145,314.28/3,995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.81

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