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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.34, 5,518.98 and 2,320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.34, 5,518.98 and 2,320.65 is: 3,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.34 : 5,518.98 = 2,320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.34/5,518.98 = 2,320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.34x = 5,518.98 × 2,320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.34x = 12,807,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807,620.94/3,999.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.43

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