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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.96, 5,996.64 and 1,398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.96, 5,996.64 and 1,398.92 is: 2,099.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.96 : 5,996.64 = 1,398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.96/5,996.64 = 1,398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.96x = 5,996.64 × 1,398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.96x = 8,388,819.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,388,819.63/3,995.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.33

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