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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.46, 5,519.30 and 2,320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.46, 5,519.30 and 2,320.94 is: 3,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.46 : 5,519.30 = 2,320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.46/5,519.30 = 2,320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.46x = 5,519.30 × 2,320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.46x = 12,809,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,809,964.14/3,999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.92

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