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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.89, 5,994.69 and 1,222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.89, 5,994.69 and 1,222.75 is: 1,834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.89 : 5,994.69 = 1,222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.89/5,994.69 = 1,222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.89x = 5,994.69 × 1,222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.89x = 7,330,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,007.20/3,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.39

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