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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.14, 5,995.26 and 1,075.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.14, 5,995.26 and 1,075.22 is: 1,612.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.14 : 5,995.26 = 1,075.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.14/5,995.26 = 1,075.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.14x = 5,995.26 × 1,075.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.14x = 6,446,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,446,223.46/3,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.71

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