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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.80, 5,994.60 and 2,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.80, 5,994.60 and 2,244.80 is: 3,364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.80 : 5,994.60 = 2,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.80/5,994.60 = 2,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.80x = 5,994.60 × 2,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.80x = 13,456,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,456,678.08/3,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.34

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