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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,989.70, 5,505.79 and 2,311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,989.70, 5,505.79 and 2,311.43 is: 3,189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,989.70 : 5,505.79 = 2,311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,989.70/5,505.79 = 2,311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,989.70x = 5,505.79 × 2,311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,989.70x = 12,726,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,726,244.14/3,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.77

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