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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.77, 5,508.54 and 2,312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.77, 5,508.54 and 2,312.10 is: 3,190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.77 : 5,508.54 = 2,312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.77/5,508.54 = 2,312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.77x = 5,508.54 × 2,312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.77x = 12,736,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,736,295.33/3,991.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.64

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