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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.94, 5,519.52 and 2,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.94, 5,519.52 and 2,231.44 is: 3,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.94 : 5,519.52 = 2,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.94/5,519.52 = 2,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.94x = 5,519.52 × 2,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.94x = 12,316,477.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,316,477.71/3,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.17

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