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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.66, 5,514.02 and 2,227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.66, 5,514.02 and 2,227.33 is: 3,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.66 : 5,514.02 = 2,227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.66/5,514.02 = 2,227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.66x = 5,514.02 × 2,227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.66x = 12,281,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281,542.17/3,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.72

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