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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.50, 5,993.94 and 1,803.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.50, 5,993.94 and 1,803.06 is: 2,705.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.50 : 5,993.94 = 1,803.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.50/5,993.94 = 1,803.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.50x = 5,993.94 × 1,803.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.50x = 10,807,433.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,807,433.46/3,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.58

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