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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.58, 5,516.51 and 2,229.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.58, 5,516.51 and 2,229.17 is: 3,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.58 : 5,516.51 = 2,229.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.58/5,516.51 = 2,229.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.58x = 5,516.51 × 2,229.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.58x = 12,297,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,297,199.87/3,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.16

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