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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.30, 5,512.42 and 2,672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.30, 5,512.42 and 2,672.52 is: 3,683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.30 : 5,512.42 = 2,672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.30/5,512.42 = 2,672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.30x = 5,512.42 × 2,672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.30x = 14,732,052.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,732,052.70/3,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.66

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