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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.71, 5,516.85 and 2,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.71, 5,516.85 and 2,229.34 is: 3,076.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.71 : 5,516.85 = 2,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.71/5,516.85 = 2,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.71x = 5,516.85 × 2,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.71x = 12,298,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,298,934.38/3,997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.49

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