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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.90, 5,518.52 and 2,230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.90, 5,518.52 and 2,230.62 is: 3,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.90 : 5,518.52 = 2,230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.90/5,518.52 = 2,230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.90x = 5,518.52 × 2,230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.90x = 12,309,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,309,697.60/3,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.27

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