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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.34, 5,994.77 and 1,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.34, 5,994.77 and 1,362.76 is: 2,044.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.34 : 5,994.77 = 1,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.34/5,994.77 = 1,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.34x = 5,994.77 × 1,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.34x = 8,169,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,169,432.77/3,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.23

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