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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.75, 5,519.90 and 2,207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.75, 5,519.90 and 2,207.22 is: 3,046.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.75 : 5,519.90 = 2,207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.75/5,519.90 = 2,207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.75x = 5,519.90 × 2,207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.75x = 12,183,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183,606.08/3,999.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.09

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