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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.73, 5,513.10 and 2,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.73, 5,513.10 and 2,227.35 is: 3,073.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.73 : 5,513.10 = 2,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.73/5,513.10 = 2,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.73x = 5,513.10 × 2,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.73x = 12,279,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,279,603.29/3,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.18

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