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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.24, 5,513.32 and 2,293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.24, 5,513.32 and 2,293.69 is: 3,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.24 : 5,513.32 = 2,293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.24/5,513.32 = 2,293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.24x = 5,513.32 × 2,293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.24x = 12,645,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645,862.75/3,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.23

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