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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.40, 5,514.30 and 2,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.40, 5,514.30 and 2,424.60 is: 3,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.40 : 5,514.30 = 2,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.40/5,514.30 = 2,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.40x = 5,514.30 × 2,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.40x = 13,369,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,369,971.78/3,995.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.34

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