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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.56, 5,996.16 and 1,533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.56, 5,996.16 and 1,533.54 is: 2,300.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.56 : 5,996.16 = 1,533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.56/5,996.16 = 1,533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.56x = 5,996.16 × 1,533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.56x = 9,195,351.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,195,351.21/3,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.24

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