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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,989.78, 5,505.86 and 2,311.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,989.78, 5,505.86 and 2,311.19 is: 3,189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,989.78 : 5,505.86 = 2,311.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,989.78/5,505.86 = 2,311.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,989.78x = 5,505.86 × 2,311.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,989.78x = 12,725,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,088.57/3,989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.42

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