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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.09, 5,507.70 and 2,313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.09, 5,507.70 and 2,313.47 is: 3,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.09 : 5,507.70 = 2,313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.09/5,507.70 = 2,313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.09x = 5,507.70 × 2,313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.09x = 12,741,908.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,741,908.77/3,991.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.59

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