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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.60, 5,520.83 and 2,407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.60, 5,520.83 and 2,407.14 is: 3,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.60 : 5,520.83 = 2,407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.60/5,520.83 = 2,407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.60x = 5,520.83 × 2,407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.60x = 13,289,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,289,398.69/3,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.68

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