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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,989.11, 5,504.93 and 2,311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,989.11, 5,504.93 and 2,311.06 is: 3,189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,989.11 : 5,504.93 = 2,311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,989.11/5,504.93 = 2,311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,989.11x = 5,504.93 × 2,311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,989.11x = 12,722,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,722,223.53/3,989.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.24

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