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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.01, 5,995.28 and 1,531.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.01, 5,995.28 and 1,531.64 is: 2,297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.01 : 5,995.28 = 1,531.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.01/5,995.28 = 1,531.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.01x = 5,995.28 × 1,531.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.01x = 9,182,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,182,573.02/3,997.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.36

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