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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.96, 5,998.95 and 1,366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.96, 5,998.95 and 1,366.97 is: 2,050.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.96 : 5,998.95 = 1,366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.96/5,998.95 = 1,366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.96x = 5,998.95 × 1,366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.96x = 8,200,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,347.85/3,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.62

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