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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.47, 5,512.36 and 2,316.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.47, 5,512.36 and 2,316.85 is: 3,197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.47 : 5,512.36 = 2,316.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.47/5,512.36 = 2,316.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.47x = 5,512.36 × 2,316.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.47x = 12,771,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,771,299.68/3,994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.25

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