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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.53, 5,996.40 and 2,355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.53, 5,996.40 and 2,355.26 is: 3,532.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.53 : 5,996.40 = 2,355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.53/5,996.40 = 2,355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.53x = 5,996.40 × 2,355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.53x = 14,123,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123,051.08/3,997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.94

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