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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.04, 5,985.48 and 1,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.04, 5,985.48 and 1,682 is: 2,522.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.04 : 5,985.48 = 1,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.04/5,985.48 = 1,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.04x = 5,985.48 × 1,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.04x = 10,067,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,067,577.36/3,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.54

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