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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.59, 5,996.82 and 1,534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.59, 5,996.82 and 1,534.50 is: 2,301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.59 : 5,996.82 = 1,534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.59/5,996.82 = 1,534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.59x = 5,996.82 × 1,534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.59x = 9,202,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,202,120.29/3,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.92

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