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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.56, 5,515.27 and 2,228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.56, 5,515.27 and 2,228.54 is: 3,075.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.56 : 5,515.27 = 2,228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.56/5,515.27 = 2,228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.56x = 5,515.27 × 2,228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.56x = 12,290,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,290,966.66/3,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.38

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