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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.74, 5,996.54 and 1,805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.74, 5,996.54 and 1,805.88 is: 2,708.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.74 : 5,996.54 = 1,805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.74/5,996.54 = 1,805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.74x = 5,996.54 × 1,805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.74x = 10,829,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,829,031.66/3,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.79

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