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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.27, 5,516.38 and 2,229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.27, 5,516.38 and 2,229.21 is: 3,076.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.27 : 5,516.38 = 2,229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.27/5,516.38 = 2,229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.27x = 5,516.38 × 2,229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.27x = 12,297,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,297,163.89/3,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.39

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