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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.88, 5,992.97 and 1,496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.88, 5,992.97 and 1,496.98 is: 2,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.88 : 5,992.97 = 1,496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.88/5,992.97 = 1,496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.88x = 5,992.97 × 1,496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.88x = 8,971,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971,364.66/3,995.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.15

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