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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.42, 5,994.91 and 1,399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.42, 5,994.91 and 1,399.75 is: 2,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.42 : 5,994.91 = 1,399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.42/5,994.91 = 1,399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.42x = 5,994.91 × 1,399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.42x = 8,391,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,391,375.27/3,997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.20

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