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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.62, 5,519.41 and 2,231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.62, 5,519.41 and 2,231.42 is: 3,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.62 : 5,519.41 = 2,231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.62/5,519.41 = 2,231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.62x = 5,519.41 × 2,231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.62x = 12,316,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,316,121.86/3,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.32

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