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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,990.33, 5,985.45 and 2,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,990.33, 5,985.45 and 2,754 is: 4,130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,990.33 : 5,985.45 = 2,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,990.33/5,985.45 = 2,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,990.33x = 5,985.45 × 2,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,990.33x = 16,483,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,483,929.30/3,990.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.97

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