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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.76, 5,994.48 and 3,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.76, 5,994.48 and 3,264 is: 4,889.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.76 : 5,994.48 = 3,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.76/5,994.48 = 3,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.76x = 5,994.48 × 3,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.76x = 19,565,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,565,982.72/4,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.34

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