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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.01, 5,992.52 and 1,397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.01, 5,992.52 and 1,397.34 is: 2,096.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.01 : 5,992.52 = 1,397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.01/5,992.52 = 1,397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.01x = 5,992.52 × 1,397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.01x = 8,373,580.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,373,580.91/3,995.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.01

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