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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.75, 5,987.82 and 2,232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.75, 5,987.82 and 2,232.57 is: 3,344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.75 : 5,987.82 = 2,232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.75/5,987.82 = 2,232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.75x = 5,987.82 × 2,232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.75x = 13,368,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,368,227.30/3,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.77

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