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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.66, 5,996.92 and 1,661.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.66, 5,996.92 and 1,661.27 is: 2,490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.66 : 5,996.92 = 1,661.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.66/5,996.92 = 1,661.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.66x = 5,996.92 × 1,661.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.66x = 9,962,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962,514.13/3,999.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.84

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