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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.02, 5,514.90 and 2,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.02, 5,514.90 and 2,227.70 is: 3,074.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.02 : 5,514.90 = 2,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.02/5,514.90 = 2,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.02x = 5,514.90 × 2,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.02x = 12,285,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285,542.73/3,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.44

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