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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.85, 5,997.59 and 1,807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.85, 5,997.59 and 1,807.08 is: 2,710.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.85 : 5,997.59 = 1,807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.85/5,997.59 = 1,807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.85x = 5,997.59 × 1,807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.85x = 10,838,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,838,124.94/3,998.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.31

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