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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.24, 5,994.35 and 1,399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.24, 5,994.35 and 1,399.17 is: 2,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.24 : 5,994.35 = 1,399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.24/5,994.35 = 1,399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.24x = 5,994.35 × 1,399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.24x = 8,387,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,387,143.29/3,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.76

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