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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.98, 5,520.26 and 2,231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.98, 5,520.26 and 2,231.66 is: 3,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.98 : 5,520.26 = 2,231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.98/5,520.26 = 2,231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.98x = 5,520.26 × 2,231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.98x = 12,319,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,319,343.43/3,999.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.85

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