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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.08, 5,992.62 and 2,260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.08, 5,992.62 and 2,260.12 is: 3,390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.08 : 5,992.62 = 2,260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.08/5,992.62 = 2,260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.08x = 5,992.62 × 2,260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.08x = 13,544,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,544,040.31/3,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.18

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