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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.84, 5,520.09 and 2,207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.84, 5,520.09 and 2,207.67 is: 3,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.84 : 5,520.09 = 2,207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.84/5,520.09 = 2,207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.84x = 5,520.09 × 2,207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.84x = 12,186,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,186,565.81/3,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.77

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