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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.55, 5,507.61 and 3,044.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.55, 5,507.61 and 3,044.55 is: 4,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.55 : 5,507.61 = 3,044.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.55/5,507.61 = 3,044.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.55x = 5,507.61 × 3,044.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.55x = 16,768,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,768,194.03/3,990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.98

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