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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.02, 5,994.47 and 1,363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.02, 5,994.47 and 1,363.79 is: 2,045.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.02 : 5,994.47 = 1,363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.02/5,994.47 = 1,363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.02x = 5,994.47 × 1,363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.02x = 8,175,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,216.64/3,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.84

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