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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.42, 5,955.72 and 1,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.42, 5,955.72 and 1,998.72 is: 2,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.42 : 5,955.72 = 1,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.42/5,955.72 = 1,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.42x = 5,955.72 × 1,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.42x = 11,903,816.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,903,816.68/3,975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.35

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