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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.62, 5,997.24 and 1,400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.62, 5,997.24 and 1,400.76 is: 2,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.62 : 5,997.24 = 1,400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.62/5,997.24 = 1,400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.62x = 5,997.24 × 1,400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.62x = 8,400,693.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400,693.90/3,997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.42

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