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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.65, 5,994.55 and 1,775.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.65, 5,994.55 and 1,775.51 is: 2,663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.65 : 5,994.55 = 1,775.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.65/5,994.55 = 1,775.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.65x = 5,994.55 × 1,775.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.65x = 10,643,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,643,394.02/3,996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.08

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