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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.94, 5,522.37 and 2,584.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.94, 5,522.37 and 2,584.06 is: 3,567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.94 : 5,522.37 = 2,584.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.94/5,522.37 = 2,584.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.94x = 5,522.37 × 2,584.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.94x = 14,270,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270,135.42/3,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.59

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