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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.14, 5,996.52 and 1,532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.14, 5,996.52 and 1,532.04 is: 2,298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.14 : 5,996.52 = 1,532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.14/5,996.52 = 1,532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.14x = 5,996.52 × 1,532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.14x = 9,186,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,186,908.50/3,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.37

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