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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.41, 5,994.20 and 1,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.41, 5,994.20 and 1,075.01 is: 1,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.41 : 5,994.20 = 1,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.41/5,994.20 = 1,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.41x = 5,994.20 × 1,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.41x = 6,443,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443,797.66/3,996.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.40

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