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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.70, 5,994.59 and 3,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.70, 5,994.59 and 3,131.94 is: 4,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.70 : 5,994.59 = 3,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.70/5,994.59 = 3,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.70x = 5,994.59 × 3,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.70x = 18,774,696.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,774,696.20/4,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.68

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