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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.46, 5,990.18 and 2,759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.46, 5,990.18 and 2,759.34 is: 4,136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.46 : 5,990.18 = 2,759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.46/5,990.18 = 2,759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.46x = 5,990.18 × 2,759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.46x = 16,528,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,943.28/3,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.93

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