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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.76, 5,514.15 and 2,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.76, 5,514.15 and 2,227.35 is: 3,073.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.76 : 5,514.15 = 2,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.76/5,514.15 = 2,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.76x = 5,514.15 × 2,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.76x = 12,281,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281,942.00/3,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.74

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