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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.75, 5,996.82 and 1,804.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.75, 5,996.82 and 1,804.67 is: 2,708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.75 : 5,996.82 = 1,804.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.75/5,996.82 = 1,804.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.75x = 5,996.82 × 1,804.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.75x = 10,822,251.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,822,251.17/3,995.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.44

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