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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.99, 5,512.84 and 2,652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.99, 5,512.84 and 2,652.23 is: 3,659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.99 : 5,512.84 = 2,652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.99/5,512.84 = 2,652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.99x = 5,512.84 × 2,652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.99x = 14,621,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621,319.63/3,995.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.00

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