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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.40, 5,994.65 and 2,241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.40, 5,994.65 and 2,241.13 is: 3,361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.40 : 5,994.65 = 2,241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.40/5,994.65 = 2,241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.40x = 5,994.65 × 2,241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.40x = 13,434,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,434,789.95/3,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.72

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