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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.32, 5,998.93 and 2,244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.32, 5,998.93 and 2,244.32 is: 3,366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.32 : 5,998.93 = 2,244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.32/5,998.93 = 2,244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.32x = 5,998.93 × 2,244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.32x = 13,463,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,463,518.58/3,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.45

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