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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.96, 5,514.26 and 2,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.96, 5,514.26 and 2,227.52 is: 3,073.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.96 : 5,514.26 = 2,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.96/5,514.26 = 2,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.96x = 5,514.26 × 2,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.96x = 12,283,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,283,124.44/3,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.89

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