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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,989.93, 5,505.84 and 2,663.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,989.93, 5,505.84 and 2,663.42 is: 3,675.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,989.93 : 5,505.84 = 2,663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,989.93/5,505.84 = 2,663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,989.93x = 5,505.84 × 2,663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,989.93x = 14,664,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,664,336.84/3,989.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.34

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