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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.78, 5,985.66 and 2,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.78, 5,985.66 and 2,326.44 is: 3,488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.78 : 5,985.66 = 2,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.78/5,985.66 = 2,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.78x = 5,985.66 × 2,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.78x = 13,925,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,925,278.85/3,991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.49

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