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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.33, 5,994.50 and 1,398.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.33, 5,994.50 and 1,398.66 is: 2,097.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.33 : 5,994.50 = 1,398.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.33/5,994.50 = 1,398.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.33x = 5,994.50 × 1,398.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.33x = 8,384,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,230.40/3,996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.99

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