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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.82, 5,518.39 and 2,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.82, 5,518.39 and 2,230.50 is: 3,078.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.82 : 5,518.39 = 2,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.82/5,518.39 = 2,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.82x = 5,518.39 × 2,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.82x = 12,308,768.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308,768.90/3,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.10

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