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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,989.55, 5,506.23 and 3,043.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,989.55, 5,506.23 and 3,043.55 is: 4,200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,989.55 : 5,506.23 = 3,043.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,989.55/5,506.23 = 3,043.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,989.55x = 5,506.23 × 3,043.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,989.55x = 16,758,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,758,500.08/3,989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.60

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