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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,993.71, 5,991.37 and 1,398.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,993.71, 5,991.37 and 1,398.47 is: 2,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,993.71 : 5,991.37 = 1,398.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,993.71/5,991.37 = 1,398.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,993.71x = 5,991.37 × 1,398.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,993.71x = 8,378,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,378,717.75/3,993.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.98

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