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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.49, 5,515.91 and 2,318.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.49, 5,515.91 and 2,318.55 is: 3,199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.49 : 5,515.91 = 2,318.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.49/5,515.91 = 2,318.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.49x = 5,515.91 × 2,318.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.49x = 12,788,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788,889.55/3,997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.23

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