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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.15, 5,983.77 and 2,884.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.15, 5,983.77 and 2,884.06 is: 4,317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.15 : 5,983.77 = 2,884.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.15/5,983.77 = 2,884.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.15x = 5,983.77 × 2,884.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.15x = 17,257,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,257,544.50/3,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.46

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