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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.49, 5,507.67 and 2,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.49, 5,507.67 and 2,312.27 is: 3,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.49 : 5,507.67 = 2,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.49/5,507.67 = 2,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.49x = 5,507.67 × 2,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.49x = 12,735,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,735,220.11/3,990.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.39

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