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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.88, 5,989.32 and 2,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.88, 5,989.32 and 2,957.44 is: 4,431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.88 : 5,989.32 = 2,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.88/5,989.32 = 2,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.88x = 5,989.32 × 2,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.88x = 17,713,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,713,054.54/3,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.72

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