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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.61, 5,995.32 and 1,533.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.61, 5,995.32 and 1,533.50 is: 2,300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.61 : 5,995.32 = 1,533.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.61/5,995.32 = 1,533.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.61x = 5,995.32 × 1,533.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.61x = 9,193,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193,823.22/3,996.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.41

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