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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.41, 5,999.24 and 1,366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.41, 5,999.24 and 1,366.85 is: 2,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.41 : 5,999.24 = 1,366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.41/5,999.24 = 1,366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.41x = 5,999.24 × 1,366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.41x = 8,200,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,054.36/3,999.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.32

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