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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.06, 5,990.64 and 1,773.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.06, 5,990.64 and 1,773.24 is: 2,658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.06 : 5,990.64 = 1,773.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.06/5,990.64 = 1,773.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.06x = 5,990.64 × 1,773.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.06x = 10,622,842.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622,842.47/3,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.33

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