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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.37, 5,996.97 and 1,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.37, 5,996.97 and 1,224.45 is: 1,836.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.37 : 5,996.97 = 1,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.37/5,996.97 = 1,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.37x = 5,996.97 × 1,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.37x = 7,342,989.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,989.92/3,997.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.96

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