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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.70, 5,998.78 and 1,077.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.70, 5,998.78 and 1,077.27 is: 1,615.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.70 : 5,998.78 = 1,077.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.70/5,998.78 = 1,077.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.70x = 5,998.78 × 1,077.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.70x = 6,462,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462,305.73/3,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.70

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