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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.72, 5,995.44 and 2,242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.72, 5,995.44 and 2,242.32 is: 3,363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.72 : 5,995.44 = 2,242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.72/5,995.44 = 2,242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.72x = 5,995.44 × 2,242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.72x = 13,443,695.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,443,695.02/3,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.68

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