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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.03, 5,998.65 and 2,356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.03, 5,998.65 and 2,356.76 is: 3,535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.03 : 5,998.65 = 2,356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.03/5,998.65 = 2,356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.03x = 5,998.65 × 2,356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.03x = 14,137,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137,348.38/3,999.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.19

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