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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.68, 6,001.14 and 2,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.68, 6,001.14 and 2,774.70 is: 4,164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.68 : 6,001.14 = 2,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.68/6,001.14 = 2,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.68x = 6,001.14 × 2,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.68x = 16,651,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,651,363.16/3,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.21

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