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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.63, 5,994.72 and 1,531.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.63, 5,994.72 and 1,531.26 is: 2,296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.63 : 5,994.72 = 1,531.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.63/5,994.72 = 1,531.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.63x = 5,994.72 × 1,531.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.63x = 9,179,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,179,474.95/3,996.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.80

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