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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.06, 5,992.88 and 1,221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.06, 5,992.88 and 1,221.93 is: 1,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.06 : 5,992.88 = 1,221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.06/5,992.88 = 1,221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.06x = 5,992.88 × 1,221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.06x = 7,322,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,322,873.75/3,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.98

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