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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.77, 5,989.78 and 2,241.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.77, 5,989.78 and 2,241.61 is: 3,360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.77 : 5,989.78 = 2,241.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.77/5,989.78 = 2,241.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.77x = 5,989.78 × 2,241.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.77x = 13,426,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,426,750.75/3,995.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.24

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