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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.87, 5,985.23 and 2,357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.87, 5,985.23 and 2,357.19 is: 3,527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.87 : 5,985.23 = 2,357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.87/5,985.23 = 2,357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.87x = 5,985.23 × 2,357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.87x = 14,108,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,108,312.52/3,999.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.19

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