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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.46, 5,995.89 and 1,398.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.46, 5,995.89 and 1,398.42 is: 2,098.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.46 : 5,995.89 = 1,398.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.46/5,995.89 = 1,398.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.46x = 5,995.89 × 1,398.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.46x = 8,384,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,772.49/3,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.58

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