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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.46, 5,996.24 and 1,224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.46, 5,996.24 and 1,224.16 is: 1,836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.46 : 5,996.24 = 1,224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.46/5,996.24 = 1,224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.46x = 5,996.24 × 1,224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.46x = 7,340,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,340,340.64/3,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.25

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