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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,999.92, 5,998.53 and 1,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,999.92, 5,998.53 and 1,402.52 is: 2,103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,999.92 : 5,998.53 = 1,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,999.92/5,998.53 = 1,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,999.92x = 5,998.53 × 1,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,999.92x = 8,413,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,413,058.30/3,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.31

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