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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.09, 5,993.73 and 2,530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.09, 5,993.73 and 2,530.80 is: 3,795.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.09 : 5,993.73 = 2,530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.09/5,993.73 = 2,530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.09x = 5,993.73 × 2,530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.09x = 15,168,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,168,931.88/3,996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.94

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