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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.46, 5,511.70 and 2,315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.46, 5,511.70 and 2,315.56 is: 3,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.46 : 5,511.70 = 2,315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.46/5,511.70 = 2,315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.46x = 5,511.70 × 2,315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.46x = 12,762,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,762,673.98/3,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.09

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