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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.23, 5,516.34 and 2,228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.23, 5,516.34 and 2,228.79 is: 3,075.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.23 : 5,516.34 = 2,228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.23/5,516.34 = 2,228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.23x = 5,516.34 × 2,228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.23x = 12,294,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294,763.43/3,997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.82

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