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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.58, 5,514.05 and 2,227.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.58, 5,514.05 and 2,227.29 is: 3,073.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.58 : 5,514.05 = 2,227.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.58/5,514.05 = 2,227.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.58x = 5,514.05 × 2,227.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.58x = 12,281,377.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281,377.29/3,995.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.74

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