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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.16, 5,513.97 and 2,424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.16, 5,513.97 and 2,424.16 is: 3,345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.16 : 5,513.97 = 2,424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.16/5,513.97 = 2,424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.16x = 5,513.97 × 2,424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.16x = 13,366,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,366,761.50/3,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.74

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