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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.51, 5,991.06 and 2,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.51, 5,991.06 and 2,244.44 is: 3,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.51 : 5,991.06 = 2,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.51/5,991.06 = 2,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.51x = 5,991.06 × 2,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.51x = 13,446,598.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,446,598.10/3,999.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.06

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