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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.44, 5,993.17 and 1,222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.44, 5,993.17 and 1,222.10 is: 1,833.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.44 : 5,993.17 = 1,222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.44/5,993.17 = 1,222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.44x = 5,993.17 × 1,222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.44x = 7,324,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,324,253.06/3,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.15

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