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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.54, 5,998.88 and 1,078.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.54, 5,998.88 and 1,078.14 is: 1,617.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.54 : 5,998.88 = 1,078.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.54/5,998.88 = 1,078.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.54x = 5,998.88 × 1,078.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.54x = 6,467,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,632.48/3,999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.09

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