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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.60, 5,516.40 and 2,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.60, 5,516.40 and 2,228.96 is: 3,075.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.60 : 5,516.40 = 2,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.60/5,516.40 = 2,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.60x = 5,516.40 × 2,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.60x = 12,295,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,295,834.94/3,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.80

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