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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.81, 5,992.92 and 2,350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.81, 5,992.92 and 2,350.43 is: 3,525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.81 : 5,992.92 = 2,350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.81/5,992.92 = 2,350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.81x = 5,992.92 × 2,350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.81x = 14,085,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,085,938.96/3,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.18

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