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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.73, 5,997.54 and 1,807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.73, 5,997.54 and 1,807.27 is: 2,709.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.73 : 5,997.54 = 1,807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.73/5,997.54 = 1,807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.73x = 5,997.54 × 1,807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.73x = 10,839,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,839,174.12/3,999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.98

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