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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.79, 5,516.66 and 2,229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.79, 5,516.66 and 2,229.50 is: 3,076.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.79 : 5,516.66 = 2,229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.79/5,516.66 = 2,229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.79x = 5,516.66 × 2,229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.79x = 12,299,371.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299,371.46/3,997.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.55

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