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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.60, 6,004.80 and 3,178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.60, 6,004.80 and 3,178.80 is: 4,772.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.60 : 6,004.80 = 3,178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.60/6,004.80 = 3,178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.60x = 6,004.80 × 3,178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.60x = 19,088,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,088,058.24/3,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.49

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