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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.40, 5,993.94 and 1,222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.40, 5,993.94 and 1,222.36 is: 1,833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.40 : 5,993.94 = 1,222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.40/5,993.94 = 1,222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.40x = 5,993.94 × 1,222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.40x = 7,326,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,752.50/3,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.34

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