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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.97, 5,519.91 and 2,231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.97, 5,519.91 and 2,231.34 is: 3,079.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.97 : 5,519.91 = 2,231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.97/5,519.91 = 2,231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.97x = 5,519.91 × 2,231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.97x = 12,316,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,316,795.98/3,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.22

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