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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.74, 6,000.87 and 1,660.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.74, 6,000.87 and 1,660.86 is: 2,491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.74 : 6,000.87 = 1,660.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.74/6,000.87 = 1,660.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.74x = 6,000.87 × 1,660.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.74x = 9,966,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,966,604.95/3,999.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.82

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