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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.64, 5,996.44 and 1,075.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.64, 5,996.44 and 1,075.70 is: 1,613.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.64 : 5,996.44 = 1,075.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.64/5,996.44 = 1,075.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.64x = 5,996.44 × 1,075.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.64x = 6,450,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,450,370.51/3,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.54

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