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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996.99, 5,995.53 and 1,531.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996.99, 5,995.53 and 1,531.93 is: 2,297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996.99 : 5,995.53 = 1,531.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996.99/5,995.53 = 1,531.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996.99x = 5,995.53 × 1,531.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996.99x = 9,184,732.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184,732.27/3,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.91

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