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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.97, 5,518.53 and 2,230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.97, 5,518.53 and 2,230.34 is: 3,077.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.97 : 5,518.53 = 2,230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.97/5,518.53 = 2,230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.97x = 5,518.53 × 2,230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.97x = 12,308,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308,170.61/3,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.84

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