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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.32, 5,995.13 and 1,222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.32, 5,995.13 and 1,222.34 is: 1,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.32 : 5,995.13 = 1,222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.32/5,995.13 = 1,222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.32x = 5,995.13 × 1,222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.32x = 7,328,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,328,051.12/3,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.70

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