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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.54, 5,995.23 and 1,364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.54, 5,995.23 and 1,364.31 is: 2,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.54 : 5,995.23 = 1,364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.54/5,995.23 = 1,364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.54x = 5,995.23 × 1,364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.54x = 8,179,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,179,315.44/3,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.60

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