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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.69, 5,988.45 and 2,431.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.69, 5,988.45 and 2,431.97 is: 3,643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.69 : 5,988.45 = 2,431.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.69/5,988.45 = 2,431.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.69x = 5,988.45 × 2,431.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.69x = 14,563,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563,700.80/3,996.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.94

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