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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.91, 5,521.98 and 2,509.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.91, 5,521.98 and 2,509.39 is: 3,465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.91 : 5,521.98 = 2,509.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.91/5,521.98 = 2,509.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.91x = 5,521.98 × 2,509.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.91x = 13,856,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,856,801.39/3,998.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.14

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