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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.38, 5,996.52 and 1,659.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.38, 5,996.52 and 1,659.05 is: 2,488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.38 : 5,996.52 = 1,659.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.38/5,996.52 = 1,659.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.38x = 5,996.52 × 1,659.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.38x = 9,948,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,948,496.52/3,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.13

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