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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.65, 5,995.76 and 2,352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.65, 5,995.76 and 2,352.27 is: 3,527.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.65 : 5,995.76 = 2,352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.65/5,995.76 = 2,352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.65x = 5,995.76 × 2,352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.65x = 14,103,646.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,103,646.38/3,997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.98

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