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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.34, 5,993.27 and 1,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.34, 5,993.27 and 1,361.76 is: 2,042.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.34 : 5,993.27 = 1,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.34/5,993.27 = 1,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.34x = 5,993.27 × 1,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.34x = 8,161,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,161,395.36/3,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.73

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