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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.68, 5,995.53 and 1,364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.68, 5,995.53 and 1,364.69 is: 2,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.68 : 5,995.53 = 1,364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.68/5,995.53 = 1,364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.68x = 5,995.53 × 1,364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.68x = 8,182,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,182,003.03/3,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.20

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