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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996, 5,514.48 and 2,423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996, 5,514.48 and 2,423.79 is: 3,344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996 : 5,514.48 = 2,423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996/5,514.48 = 2,423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996x = 5,514.48 × 2,423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996x = 13,365,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,365,941.48/3,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.83

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