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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.76, 5,994.70 and 1,074.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.76, 5,994.70 and 1,074.84 is: 1,612.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.76 : 5,994.70 = 1,074.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.76/5,994.70 = 1,074.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.76x = 5,994.70 × 1,074.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.76x = 6,443,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443,343.35/3,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.14

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