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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.82, 5,519.77 and 2,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.82, 5,519.77 and 2,231.50 is: 3,079.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.82 : 5,519.77 = 2,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.82/5,519.77 = 2,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.82x = 5,519.77 × 2,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.82x = 12,317,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,317,366.76/3,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.48

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