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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.31, 5,514.44 and 2,595.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.31, 5,514.44 and 2,595.63 is: 3,582.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.31 : 5,514.44 = 2,595.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.31/5,514.44 = 2,595.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.31x = 5,514.44 × 2,595.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.31x = 14,313,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,313,432.92/3,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.56

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