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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.20, 5,996.38 and 1,223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.20, 5,996.38 and 1,223.45 is: 1,835.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.20 : 5,996.38 = 1,223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.20/5,996.38 = 1,223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.20x = 5,996.38 × 1,223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.20x = 7,336,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,336,296.58/3,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.36

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