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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.86, 5,499.66 and 2,413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.86, 5,499.66 and 2,413.66 is: 3,330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.86 : 5,499.66 = 2,413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.86/5,499.66 = 2,413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.86x = 5,499.66 × 2,413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.86x = 13,274,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,274,309.36/3,985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.35

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