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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,989.83, 5,506.13 and 2,311.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,989.83, 5,506.13 and 2,311.21 is: 3,189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,989.83 : 5,506.13 = 2,311.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,989.83/5,506.13 = 2,311.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,989.83x = 5,506.13 × 2,311.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,989.83x = 12,725,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,822.72/3,989.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.57

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