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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.06, 5,991.09 and 2,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.06, 5,991.09 and 2,045.20 is: 3,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.06 : 5,991.09 = 2,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.06/5,991.09 = 2,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.06x = 5,991.09 × 2,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.06x = 12,252,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252,977.27/3,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.80

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