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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.14, 5,512.86 and 2,503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.14, 5,512.86 and 2,503.31 is: 3,453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.14 : 5,512.86 = 2,503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.14/5,512.86 = 2,503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.14x = 5,512.86 × 2,503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.14x = 13,800,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,800,370.00/3,996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.43

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