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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.68, 5,519.75 and 2,231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.68, 5,519.75 and 2,231.35 is: 3,079.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.68 : 5,519.75 = 2,231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.68/5,519.75 = 2,231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.68x = 5,519.75 × 2,231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.68x = 12,316,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,316,469.21/3,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.36

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