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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.44, 5,995.49 and 1,075.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.44, 5,995.49 and 1,075.10 is: 1,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.44 : 5,995.49 = 1,075.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.44/5,995.49 = 1,075.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.44x = 5,995.49 × 1,075.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.44x = 6,445,715.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,715.95/3,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.46

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