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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.72, 5,498.94 and 2,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.72, 5,498.94 and 2,306.68 is: 3,182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.72 : 5,498.94 = 2,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.72/5,498.94 = 2,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.72x = 5,498.94 × 2,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.72x = 12,684,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,684,294.92/3,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.44

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