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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.80, 5,513.67 and 2,227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.80, 5,513.67 and 2,227.17 is: 3,073.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.80 : 5,513.67 = 2,227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.80/5,513.67 = 2,227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.80x = 5,513.67 × 2,227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.80x = 12,279,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,279,880.41/3,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.20

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