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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.22, 5,512.77 and 2,671.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.22, 5,512.77 and 2,671.87 is: 3,685.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.22 : 5,512.77 = 2,671.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.22/5,512.77 = 2,671.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.22x = 5,512.77 × 2,671.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.22x = 14,729,404.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,729,404.78/3,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.83

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