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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.28, 5,516.14 and 2,228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.28, 5,516.14 and 2,228.86 is: 3,075.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.28 : 5,516.14 = 2,228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.28/5,516.14 = 2,228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.28x = 5,516.14 × 2,228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.28x = 12,294,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294,703.80/3,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.77

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