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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.96, 5,514.45 and 2,203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.96, 5,514.45 and 2,203.49 is: 3,040.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.96 : 5,514.45 = 2,203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.96/5,514.45 = 2,203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.96x = 5,514.45 × 2,203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.96x = 12,151,007.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,151,007.86/3,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.83

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