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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.15, 5,507.78 and 2,313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.15, 5,507.78 and 2,313.53 is: 3,192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.15 : 5,507.78 = 2,313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.15/5,507.78 = 2,313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.15x = 5,507.78 × 2,313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.15x = 12,742,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,742,414.61/3,991.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.67

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