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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.67, 5,993.91 and 1,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.67, 5,993.91 and 1,657.04 is: 2,484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.67 : 5,993.91 = 1,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.67/5,993.91 = 1,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.67x = 5,993.91 × 1,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.67x = 9,932,148.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,932,148.63/3,997.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.48

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