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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.54, 5,988.33 and 2,822.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.54, 5,988.33 and 2,822.04 is: 4,228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.54 : 5,988.33 = 2,822.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.54/5,988.33 = 2,822.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.54x = 5,988.33 × 2,822.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.54x = 16,899,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,899,306.79/3,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.48

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