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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.92, 5,512.46 and 2,422.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.92, 5,512.46 and 2,422.71 is: 3,343.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.92 : 5,512.46 = 2,422.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.92/5,512.46 = 2,422.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.92x = 5,512.46 × 2,422.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.92x = 13,355,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,355,079.85/3,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.02

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