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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.88, 5,519.84 and 2,231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.88, 5,519.84 and 2,231.59 is: 3,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.88 : 5,519.84 = 2,231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.88/5,519.84 = 2,231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.88x = 5,519.84 × 2,231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.88x = 12,317,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,317,980.99/3,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.59

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