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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.06, 5,518.95 and 2,206.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.06, 5,518.95 and 2,206.53 is: 3,045.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.06 : 5,518.95 = 2,206.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.06/5,518.95 = 2,206.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.06x = 5,518.95 × 2,206.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.06x = 12,177,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,177,728.74/3,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.15

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