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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.03, 5,991.05 and 1,220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.03, 5,991.05 and 1,220.69 is: 1,831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.03 : 5,991.05 = 1,220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.03/5,991.05 = 1,220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.03x = 5,991.05 × 1,220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.03x = 7,313,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,313,204.46/3,994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.04

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