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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.69, 5,514.30 and 2,227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.69, 5,514.30 and 2,227.64 is: 3,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.69 : 5,514.30 = 2,227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.69/5,514.30 = 2,227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.69x = 5,514.30 × 2,227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.69x = 12,283,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,283,847.68/3,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.28

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