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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.67, 5,519.43 and 2,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.67, 5,519.43 and 2,231.24 is: 3,079.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.67 : 5,519.43 = 2,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.67/5,519.43 = 2,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.67x = 5,519.43 × 2,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.67x = 12,315,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,315,145.40/3,999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.04

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