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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.29, 5,988.42 and 2,822.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.29, 5,988.42 and 2,822.94 is: 4,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.29 : 5,988.42 = 2,822.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.29/5,988.42 = 2,822.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.29x = 5,988.42 × 2,822.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.29x = 16,904,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,904,950.35/3,999.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.99

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