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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.74, 5,518.62 and 2,230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.74, 5,518.62 and 2,230.48 is: 3,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.74 : 5,518.62 = 2,230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.74/5,518.62 = 2,230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.74x = 5,518.62 × 2,230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.74x = 12,309,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,309,171.54/3,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.26

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