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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.57, 5,988.66 and 1,494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.57, 5,988.66 and 1,494.07 is: 2,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.57 : 5,988.66 = 1,494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.57/5,988.66 = 1,494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.57x = 5,988.66 × 1,494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.57x = 8,947,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,477.25/3,991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.59

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