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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.70, 5,996.36 and 1,400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.70, 5,996.36 and 1,400.44 is: 2,100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.70 : 5,996.36 = 1,400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.70/5,996.36 = 1,400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.70x = 5,996.36 × 1,400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.70x = 8,397,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397,542.40/3,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.59

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