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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.58, 5,517.88 and 2,230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.58, 5,517.88 and 2,230.14 is: 3,077.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.58 : 5,517.88 = 2,230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.58/5,517.88 = 2,230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.58x = 5,517.88 × 2,230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.58x = 12,305,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,305,644.90/3,998.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.50

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