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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.52, 5,993.88 and 1,398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.52, 5,993.88 and 1,398.25 is: 2,097.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.52 : 5,993.88 = 1,398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.52/5,993.88 = 1,398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.52x = 5,993.88 × 1,398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.52x = 8,380,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,380,942.71/3,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.58

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