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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.16, 5,995.74 and 1,400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.16, 5,995.74 and 1,400.84 is: 2,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.16 : 5,995.74 = 1,400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.16/5,995.74 = 1,400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.16x = 5,995.74 × 1,400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.16x = 8,399,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,072.42/3,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.26

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