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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.48, 5,998.15 and 1,225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.48, 5,998.15 and 1,225.94 is: 1,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.48 : 5,998.15 = 1,225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.48/5,998.15 = 1,225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.48x = 5,998.15 × 1,225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.48x = 7,353,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353,343.55/3,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.58

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