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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.68, 5,515.20 and 2,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.68, 5,515.20 and 2,228.44 is: 3,075.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.68 : 5,515.20 = 2,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.68/5,515.20 = 2,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.68x = 5,515.20 × 2,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.68x = 12,290,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,290,292.29/3,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.13

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