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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.82, 5,514.99 and 2,402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.82, 5,514.99 and 2,402.58 is: 3,316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.82 : 5,514.99 = 2,402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.82/5,514.99 = 2,402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.82x = 5,514.99 × 2,402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.82x = 13,250,204.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,250,204.67/3,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.02

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