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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.59, 5,996.61 and 2,145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.59, 5,996.61 and 2,145.54 is: 3,219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.59 : 5,996.61 = 2,145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.59/5,996.61 = 2,145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.59x = 5,996.61 × 2,145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.59x = 12,865,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,865,961.26/3,996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.24

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