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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.54, 5,515.92 and 2,319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.54, 5,515.92 and 2,319.16 is: 3,200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.54 : 5,515.92 = 2,319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.54/5,515.92 = 2,319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.54x = 5,515.92 × 2,319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.54x = 12,792,301.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792,301.03/3,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.04

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