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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.80, 5,999.40 and 2,900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.80, 5,999.40 and 2,900.40 is: 4,355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.80 : 5,999.40 = 2,900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.80/5,999.40 = 2,900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.80x = 5,999.40 × 2,900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.80x = 17,400,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400,659.76/3,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.83

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