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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.08, 5,518.70 and 2,584.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.08, 5,518.70 and 2,584.19 is: 3,567.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.08 : 5,518.70 = 2,584.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.08/5,518.70 = 2,584.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.08x = 5,518.70 × 2,584.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.08x = 14,261,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261,377.61/3,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.95

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