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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.72, 5,993.12 and 1,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.72, 5,993.12 and 1,399.28 is: 2,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.72 : 5,993.12 = 1,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.72/5,993.12 = 1,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.72x = 5,993.12 × 1,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.72x = 8,386,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386,052.95/3,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.23

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