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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.48, 6,005.34 and 2,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.48, 6,005.34 and 2,148.96 is: 3,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.48 : 6,005.34 = 2,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.48/6,005.34 = 2,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.48x = 6,005.34 × 2,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.48x = 12,905,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,905,235.45/3,996.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.15

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