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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.74, 5,996.46 and 1,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.74, 5,996.46 and 1,075.88 is: 1,613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.74 : 5,996.46 = 1,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.74/5,996.46 = 1,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.74x = 5,996.46 × 1,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.74x = 6,451,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451,471.38/3,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.78

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