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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.72, 5,997.46 and 1,224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.72, 5,997.46 and 1,224.42 is: 1,836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.72 : 5,997.46 = 1,224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.72/5,997.46 = 1,224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.72x = 5,997.46 × 1,224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.72x = 7,343,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343,409.97/3,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.90

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