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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.38, 5,515.92 and 2,228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.38, 5,515.92 and 2,228.94 is: 3,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.38 : 5,515.92 = 2,228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.38/5,515.92 = 2,228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.38x = 5,515.92 × 2,228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.38x = 12,294,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294,654.72/3,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.68

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