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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.94, 5,518.85 and 2,230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.94, 5,518.85 and 2,230.98 is: 3,078.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.94 : 5,518.85 = 2,230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.94/5,518.85 = 2,230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.94x = 5,518.85 × 2,230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.94x = 12,312,443.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,312,443.97/3,998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.93

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