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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,993.44, 5,991.03 and 1,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,993.44, 5,991.03 and 1,220.32 is: 1,830.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,993.44 : 5,991.03 = 1,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,993.44/5,991.03 = 1,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,993.44x = 5,991.03 × 1,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,993.44x = 7,310,981.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310,981.22/3,993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.75

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