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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.96, 5,991.30 and 1,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.96, 5,991.30 and 1,531.14 is: 2,295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.96 : 5,991.30 = 1,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.96/5,991.30 = 1,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.96x = 5,991.30 × 1,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.96x = 9,173,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173,519.08/3,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.12

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