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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.08, 5,995.96 and 1,075.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.08, 5,995.96 and 1,075.55 is: 1,613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.08 : 5,995.96 = 1,075.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.08/5,995.96 = 1,075.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.08x = 5,995.96 × 1,075.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.08x = 6,448,922.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,448,922.11/3,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.41

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