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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,997.83, 5,996.75 and 1,400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,997.83, 5,996.75 and 1,400.16 is: 2,100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,997.83 : 5,996.75 = 1,400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,997.83/5,996.75 = 1,400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,997.83x = 5,996.75 × 1,400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,997.83x = 8,396,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,396,409.48/3,997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.24

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