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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.65, 5,519.48 and 2,584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.65, 5,519.48 and 2,584.76 is: 3,568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.65 : 5,519.48 = 2,584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.65/5,519.48 = 2,584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.65x = 5,519.48 × 2,584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.65x = 14,266,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,266,490.60/3,997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.72

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