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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.58, 5,997.28 and 1,224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.58, 5,997.28 and 1,224.47 is: 1,836.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.58 : 5,997.28 = 1,224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.58/5,997.28 = 1,224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.58x = 5,997.28 × 1,224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.58x = 7,343,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,489.44/3,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.98

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