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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.06, 5,517.52 and 2,229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.06, 5,517.52 and 2,229.66 is: 3,077.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.06 : 5,517.52 = 2,229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.06/5,517.52 = 2,229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.06x = 5,517.52 × 2,229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.06x = 12,302,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,302,193.64/3,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.04

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