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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.92, 5,516.40 and 2,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.92, 5,516.40 and 2,229.48 is: 3,076.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.92 : 5,516.40 = 2,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.92/5,516.40 = 2,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.92x = 5,516.40 × 2,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.92x = 12,298,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,298,703.47/3,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.28

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