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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.83, 5,508.34 and 2,313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.83, 5,508.34 and 2,313.30 is: 3,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.83 : 5,508.34 = 2,313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.83/5,508.34 = 2,313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.83x = 5,508.34 × 2,313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.83x = 12,742,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,742,442.92/3,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.13

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