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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.80, 5,996.28 and 1,532.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.80, 5,996.28 and 1,532.89 is: 2,298.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.80 : 5,996.28 = 1,532.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.80/5,996.28 = 1,532.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.80x = 5,996.28 × 1,532.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.80x = 9,191,642.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191,642.27/3,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.03

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