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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.31, 5,515.59 and 2,318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.31, 5,515.59 and 2,318.24 is: 3,199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.31 : 5,515.59 = 2,318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.31/5,515.59 = 2,318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.31x = 5,515.59 × 2,318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.31x = 12,786,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786,483.84/3,996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.57

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