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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,989.99, 5,505.95 and 2,311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,989.99, 5,505.95 and 2,311.28 is: 3,189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,989.99 : 5,505.95 = 2,311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,989.99/5,505.95 = 2,311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,989.99x = 5,505.95 × 2,311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,989.99x = 12,725,792.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725,792.12/3,989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.43

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