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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.54, 5,987.01 and 2,539.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.54, 5,987.01 and 2,539.72 is: 3,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.54 : 5,987.01 = 2,539.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.54/5,987.01 = 2,539.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.54x = 5,987.01 × 2,539.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.54x = 15,205,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,205,346.04/3,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.77

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