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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.36, 5,991.30 and 2,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.36, 5,991.30 and 2,842.20 is: 4,267.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.36 : 5,991.30 = 2,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.36/5,991.30 = 2,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.36x = 5,991.30 × 2,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.36x = 17,028,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,028,472.86/3,990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.40

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