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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.60, 5,998.72 and 1,807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.60, 5,998.72 and 1,807.82 is: 2,711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.60 : 5,998.72 = 1,807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.60/5,998.72 = 1,807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.60x = 5,998.72 × 1,807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.60x = 10,844,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,844,605.99/3,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.42

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