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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.65, 5,499.96 and 2,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.65, 5,499.96 and 2,306.94 is: 3,183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.65 : 5,499.96 = 2,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.65/5,499.96 = 2,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.65x = 5,499.96 × 2,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.65x = 12,688,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,688,061.42/3,985.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.44

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