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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.55, 5,519.37 and 2,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.55, 5,519.37 and 2,231.20 is: 3,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.55 : 5,519.37 = 2,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.55/5,519.37 = 2,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.55x = 5,519.37 × 2,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.55x = 12,314,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,314,818.34/3,999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.05

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