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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.71, 5,992.90 and 1,399.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.71, 5,992.90 and 1,399.23 is: 2,097.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.71 : 5,992.90 = 1,399.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.71/5,992.90 = 1,399.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.71x = 5,992.90 × 1,399.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.71x = 8,385,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,385,445.47/3,997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.56

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