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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.08, 5,514.43 and 2,227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.08, 5,514.43 and 2,227.64 is: 3,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.08 : 5,514.43 = 2,227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.08/5,514.43 = 2,227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.08x = 5,514.43 × 2,227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.08x = 12,284,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,284,164.85/3,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.05

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