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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.75, 5,996.64 and 1,224.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.75, 5,996.64 and 1,224.41 is: 1,836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.75 : 5,996.64 = 1,224.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.75/5,996.64 = 1,224.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.75x = 5,996.64 × 1,224.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.75x = 7,342,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,342,324.87/3,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.62

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