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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.48, 5,996.10 and 1,400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.48, 5,996.10 and 1,400.32 is: 2,100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.48 : 5,996.10 = 1,400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.48/5,996.10 = 1,400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.48x = 5,996.10 × 1,400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.48x = 8,396,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,396,458.75/3,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.44

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