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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.26, 5,988.99 and 2,433.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.26, 5,988.99 and 2,433.41 is: 3,650.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.26 : 5,988.99 = 2,433.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.26/5,988.99 = 2,433.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.26x = 5,988.99 × 2,433.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.26x = 14,573,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,573,668.16/3,992.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.49

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