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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.64, 5,994.15 and 2,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.64, 5,994.15 and 2,351.28 is: 3,527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.64 : 5,994.15 = 2,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.64/5,994.15 = 2,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.64x = 5,994.15 × 2,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.64x = 14,093,925.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093,925.01/3,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.33

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