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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.22, 5,996.70 and 1,223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.22, 5,996.70 and 1,223.91 is: 1,836.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.22 : 5,996.70 = 1,223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.22/5,996.70 = 1,223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.22x = 5,996.70 × 1,223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.22x = 7,339,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,339,421.10/3,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.13

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