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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.80, 5,993.70 and 1,398.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.80, 5,993.70 and 1,398.40 is: 2,097.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.80 : 5,993.70 = 1,398.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.80/5,993.70 = 1,398.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.80x = 5,993.70 × 1,398.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.80x = 8,381,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381,590.08/3,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.60

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