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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.28, 5,988.96 and 2,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.28, 5,988.96 and 2,349.60 is: 3,522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.28 : 5,988.96 = 2,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.28/5,988.96 = 2,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.28x = 5,988.96 × 2,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.28x = 14,071,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,071,660.42/3,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.07

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