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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.70, 5,992.35 and 3,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.70, 5,992.35 and 3,265.30 is: 4,892.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.70 : 5,992.35 = 3,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.70/5,992.35 = 3,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.70x = 5,992.35 × 3,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.70x = 19,566,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566,820.46/3,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,892.07

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