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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.96, 5,518.45 and 2,320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.96, 5,518.45 and 2,320.43 is: 3,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.96 : 5,518.45 = 2,320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.96/5,518.45 = 2,320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.96x = 5,518.45 × 2,320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.96x = 12,805,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,805,176.93/3,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.33

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