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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,998.98, 5,995.90 and 1,660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,998.98, 5,995.90 and 1,660.60 is: 2,489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,998.98 : 5,995.90 = 1,660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,998.98/5,995.90 = 1,660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,998.98x = 5,995.90 × 1,660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,998.98x = 9,956,762.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956,762.71/3,998.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.83

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