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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.54, 5,998.92 and 1,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.54, 5,998.92 and 1,806.40 is: 2,710.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.54 : 5,998.92 = 1,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.54/5,998.92 = 1,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.54x = 5,998.92 × 1,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.54x = 10,836,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,836,449.09/3,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.78

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